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People's Oil and Gas Summit

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On October 28-29, 2005, approximately 120 citizens, local government representatives, scientists, and health professionals from Canada and the U.S. met in Farmington, New Mexico to learn about toxic chemicals and pollutants associated with oil and gas development.   

PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS INCLUDED:

(We are still collecting electronic versions of the presentations from some of the speakers.  We will update this page as we receive them.)

The Big Picture of Oil and Gas Toxics (Gwen Lachelt, Oil and Gas Accountability Project)

Exploration, Production and Underground Wastes

Produced Water Issues

Air Emissions from Drilling and Production (Charlene Anderson)

Global Impact of Mercury Emissions from Oil, Gas and Coal Combustion (Dr. David Lean, University of Ottawa)

Hydrogen Sulfide: Toxicity and Health (Dr. Kaye Kilburn, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine)  Presentation will be posted soon.

Keynote Speaker:  Andrew Nikiforuk

Morning Remarks:  Thomas Earl McKenzie

Introduction to Environmental Health Issues

A Native Perspective on Environmental Health (Sylvia Clahchischilli, Diné CARE)

Overview of Oil and Gas Field Chemicals and Monitoring (Wilma Subra)

Pipelines 101

Assessing Human Health Risk:  A Case Study (Dr. Teresa Coons, Saccomanno Research Institute)

Community Perspectives on Accidents and Safety (Cynthia Bodine, San Juan Citizens Alliance, NM)

Methane Migration and Seeps from Abandoned Wells (Dan Randolph, San Juan Citizens Alliance, CO)

A Historical Perspective:  Toxic "Successes" and Policy Implications (Dr. Gina Solomon)

Toxics in Our Communities:  Moving Forward (Aimee Boulanger, Earthworks; Jim Fitzgerald, San Juan Citizens Alliance)

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDED:

Dr. Theo Colborn is a world renowned scientist and co-author of Our Stolen Future -- a scientific detective story about toxic threats to our fertility, intelligence and survival.
Dr. Kaye H. Kilburn is an M.D. and Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He is a leading researcher on brain impairment from chemicals such as hydrogen sulfide and diesel exhaust.
Andrew Nikiforuk is a journalist and award-winning author of Saboteurs: Wiebo Ludwig's War Against Big Oil.
Dr.Gina Solomon, M.D., M.P.H. is a specialist in environmental medicine and a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Download biographies for all of the Summit speakers.

 

SUMMIT CO-SPONSORS INCLUDED:

 

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Community Voices

San Juan County, NM

In "Why I Fight: The Coming Gas Explosion" Tweeti Blancett tells how she, her husband and other landowners in San Juan County, New Mexico locked their gates to protest the industry's practices, which were killing both livestock and wildlife on their property. Her story is an account of how landowners can stand up to the industry, and win, despite seemingly insurmountable odds.

News

EPA takes new look at gas drilling, water issues

7/20: The surge is shale gas drilling has EPA re-examining the dangers to drinking water from hydraulic fracturing.

Marcellus driller volunteers to disclose fracking chemicals

7/15: Range Resources "said it would provide a list of the chemical additives [it uses in fracking]"

Publications

Joint letter to House Natural Resources Committee Chair Nick Rahall Supporting the CLEAR Act, HR 3534

Vote "yes" on Heinrich split estate amendment. Vote "yes" on passage HR 3534

Oil and Gas Pollution Fact Sheet

Contaminants associated with the various stages of oil and gas development

Our Drinking Water at Risk

What EPA and the Oil and Gas Industry Don't Want Us to Know About Hydraulic Fracturing. (Full Report)

Oil and Gas at Your Door? (2005 Edition)

A landowner's guide to oil and gas development.