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San Bruno Explosion Prompts Survey of All Utility's Pipes
September 14, 2010
California regulators said today they will order Pacific Gas and Electric to survey all its natural gas lines in the state,…
Eight Die in Gas Pipeline Explosion
September 11, 2010
A thunderous gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno, Calif., killed eight people, injured dozens and sparked a fireball that…
Citations Against Gas Drillers Have Doubled
June 30, 2010
Pennsylvania environmental regulators have issued nearly 565 citations against Marcellus Shale natural gas operators so far in…
Natural Gas as Panacea: Dubious Path to a Green Future
June 28, 2010
Environmental and economic concerns about the gas extraction technique known as hydrofracturing should make Americans think…
For Trees, Death by Gas Leak Is Out of the Shadows
June 27, 2010
Gas leaks are killing trees in Massachusetts, the co-founder of the Massachusetts Shade Tree Trust told the Boston Globe.
In 2008, Josh Fox received a letter from a natural gas company. They were interested in leasing land owned by his family to do…
Natural gas is often touted as a clean alternative fuel, but to more than a dozen families sharing the neighborhood with natural…
Can We Expect a Natural Gas Clampdown?
June 8, 2010
Natural gas blasts in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Texas are being closely scrutinized as the energy market is already facing…
Gas Companies Fall Short On Safety Regulations
May 17, 2010
Business and homeowners using natural gas expect their gas companies to be doing everything they can to ensure their safety. But…
Natural Gas Executives Discuss Gas Risks
May 10, 2010
Utility executives discussed gas leaks with Massachusetts lawmakers at a public hearing, according to a story on WBZ.com.
