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By Greg Russell On January 10, 2014

New Air Study

The Daily Climate is reporting on a new study that finds that "[n]atural gas plants emit a tiny fraction of the smog-causing...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Ryan Elliott On January 7, 2014

Ohio EPA Director Resigns

It is being widely reported that Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director, Scott Nally, resigned today. Craig Butler was...


Tags: Environment

A recent article at Environmental Leader starts off: "Transitioning from coal to natural gas in Texas for electricity generation...


Tags: Hydraulic Fracturing, Energy, Environment

With 2013 coming to a close, this blog entry is to remind owners/operators of hazardous waste facilities and facilities that are...


Tags: Environment

By Greg Russell On December 23, 2013

USGS: New Methane Study

The U.S. Geological Survey recently issued a new study finding high background levels of methane in New York. "A new USGS study...


Tags: Energy, Environment

By Greg Russell On December 8, 2013

Federal Rulemakings

We thought you might be interested in this link to the Agency Rule List - Fall 2013.  Among the rules of note:  Definition of...


Tags: Energy, Environment

Ohio ERAC Issues Wetlands/Stream Impact Permit Decision

The Ohio Environmental Appeal Review Commission (ERAC) recently decided a case that affects Clean Water Act (CWA) section 404/401...


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The Star-Tribune is reporting on another recent study finding no link between E&P operations and groundwater contamination...


Tags: Hydraulic Fracturing, Energy, Environment

On October 30, 2013, the U.S. Coast Guard announced the availability of a proposed policy letter that would allow bulk...


Tags: Water, Environment, Drilling

The Akron Beacon Journal has an article reaffirming the safety record of hydraulic fracturing in Ohio: "[The Ohio] Division of...


Tags: Hydraulic Fracturing, Energy, Environment

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