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Fracking is Blamed for … Well, Everything, Really.

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

Blaming natural phenomena on fracking is this year’s fad, reminiscent of the mood ring, the pet rock or Anthropogenic Global Warming. Item 1. Vice-President of the United States Joe Biden may not know what hydrofracking is, but he does know … Continue reading →

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Clintonville WI is about as remote from #oilandgas #fracking operations as possible. #booms #rsrh

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

From Baker Hughes’ Rig Locator: http://gis.bakerhughesdirect.com/RigCounts/default2.aspx Clintonville, WI is about as remote from oil and gas drilling operations as it is possible to be in the Lower 48 States. The nearest operating rig is in Michigan, some 200 miles away. … Continue reading →

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‘Gasland’ director escorted from House hearing in handcuffs.

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

Oscar-nominated director arrested at House hearing (thehill.com) Capitol Police arrested Josh Fox, the Oscar-nominated director of “Gasland,” on Wednesday, charging him with “unlawful entry” for refusing to leave a House hearing. Capitol Police spokeswoman Kimberly Schneider confirmed Fox’s arrest to … Continue reading →

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