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People's Oil and Gas SummitOn 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)
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Community VoicesJefferson County, ALPeggy Hocutt's letter to Senator Bingaman documents a spate of illnesses in her neighborhood coinciding with a coalbed methane operation, which used hydraulic fracturing and affected her water well and the wells of her neighbors. NewsHalliburton's Interests Assisted by White HouseLA Times: Vice President Dick Cheney's office has backed measures favoring hydraulic fracturing, a technique developed by Halliburton Co., Cheney's former employer. PublicationsAir Sampling Conducted in Monroe, Conecuh and Escambia Counties, AlabamaAn investigation of hydrogen sulfide and volatile organic compounds near oil and gas production sites. Colorado Oil and Gas Industry SpillsA review of spills occurring between June 2002 and June 2006 Letter to COGCC and CDPHE regarding disclosure and monitoring of oil and gas chemicals in ColoradoSummary of Recent Incidents Involving the Release of Oil and Gas Chemicals and Waste in ColoradoOil & Gas Accountability Report -- spring/summer 2006New Mexico Surface Owner Protection Bill Fact SheetBackground on HB 437 Oil and Gas Pollution Fact SheetContaminants associated with the various stages of oil and gas development Pit PollutionBackgrounder on the issues, with a New Mexico case study Think Again - Oil and Gas Air Pollution Fact SheetAir pollution from oil and gas facilities Noise and Oil and Gas Development in ColoradoA presentation at the September, 2005 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Noise Hearing OGAP/SJCA Colorado Noise Rule SubmissionRecommended Changes to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's Proposed Noise Rule (Rule 802) Our Drinking Water at RiskWhat EPA and the Oil and Gas Industry Don't Want Us to Know About Hydraulic Fracturing. (Full Report) New Mexico Model County Oil and Gas RegulationsOil and Gas at Your Door? (2005 Edition)A landowner's guide to oil and gas development. Colorado Model County Oil and Gas RegulationsExpert Testimony on Hydraulic Fracturing ImpactsOGAP Public Comments to EPA on Hydraulic Fracturing StudyHydraulic Fracturing of Coalbed Methane Wells: A Threat to Drinking WaterPreserving our Public LandsA citizen's guide to understanding and participating in oil and gas decisions affecting public lands. |