A federal jury found that Cabot Oil & Gas company was responsible for contaminating two couples’ wells in Dimock, Pennsylvania. We spoke with co-counsels for the plaintiffs Leslie Lewis and Elisabeth Radow about the Dimock, PA water contamination case.

A federal jury found that Cabot Oil & Gas company was responsible for contaminating two couples’ wells in Dimock, Pennsylvania. We spoke with co-counsels for the plaintiffs Leslie Lewis and Elisabeth Radow about the case.

 

Ashley Hupfl, a reporter with City & State, shared this week’s Winners and Losers. Bill Mahoney of Politico NY joined Susan and Ashley for a reporter

Source: March 11, 2016: Ashley Hupfl, Bill Mahoney, Michael Borges, Elisabeth Radow and Leslie Lewis, David Gibson | Member Supported Public Television, Radio |WCNY

Natural gas leak that’s sickening Valley residents could take months to fix – LA Times

Southern California Gas Co. is warning that it might need several months to plug a natural gas leak that has been sickening residents in the San Fernando Valley for weeks.

Source: Natural gas leak that’s sickening Valley residents could take months to fix – LA Times

AP Exclusive: Drilling boom means more harmful waste spills

CROSSROADS, N.M. (AP) — Carl Johnson and son Justin are third- and fourth-generation ranchers who for decades have battled oilfield companies that left a patchwork of barren earth where the men graze cattle in the high…

Source: AP Exclusive: Drilling boom means more harmful waste spills

Fracking’s Most Wanted: Spills & Violations

Fracking’s Most Wanted: Spills & Violations.

The Charleston Gazette | Governor declares State of Emergency after oil train derails, sets house ablaze

The Charleston Gazette | Governor declares State of Emergency after oil train derails, sets house ablaze.

Halliburton delayed releasing details on fracking chemicals after Monroe County spill | The Columbus Dispatch

Halliburton delayed releasing details on fracking chemicals after Monroe County spill | The Columbus Dispatch.

Final environmental review for Keystone XL tar sands pipeline acknowledges significant climate impact and sets stage for rejection | Danielle Droitsch’s Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC

Final environmental review for Keystone XL tar sands pipeline acknowledges significant climate impact and sets stage for rejection | Danielle Droitsch’s Blog | Switchboard, from NRDC.

The Dangers Of Shipping Crude Oil By Rail And Calls For New Safety Rules | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR

The Dangers Of Shipping Crude Oil By Rail And Calls For New Safety Rules | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR.

The Dangers Of Shipping Crude Oil By Rail And Calls For New Safety Rules

January 27, 2014

Shipping crude oil by rail increased sharply in the past decade and the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended stricter safeguards. What new safety rules could mean for industry, population centers and the Keystone XL pipeline.

The Dangers Of Shipping Crude Oil By Rail And Calls For New Safety Rules | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR

The Dangers Of Shipping Crude Oil By Rail And Calls For New Safety Rules | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR.

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