Buzzworms in the Backyard
Strikes Again!
January 9-30, 2009
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A Fractured Fracking Tale
> August 30, 2011.
> Fort Worth, Texas.
> Worst drought in Fort Worth history is underway.
> Stage 1 water use restrictions went into effect yesterday.
> I took a little hike along the Trinity River today.
> Hundreds of gas wells and related infrastructure dot the entire length of river as it winds through town.
> Drilling companies are among the the largest contributors to Texas politicians.
> Fracking and drilling are exempt from water restrictions.
> Each frack job uses around 5 million gallons of fresh water.
> Prior to 2005 there were ZERO gas wells in Fort Worth.
> As of August, 2011, there are around 2,000 gas wells in the City of Fort Worth.
> Each gas well is re-fracked over and over again for many years.
> Each frack job produces millions of gallons of toxic wastewater.
> Hundreds of tanker trucks loaded with wastewater and drilling chemicals roam city streets day and night.
> Fort Worth is one of the largest generators and exporters of toxic waste in the state of Texas.
> In late 2010, Chesapeake CEO claimed they had, thus far, only drilled about 20% of planned gas wells.
> Some Fort Worth City Council members received cash donations and gifts from the drilling industry for their political campaigns.
> Mayor, Betsy Price, was openly endorsed by the drilling industry.
> Remember to water you lawn and garden ONLY on designated days.
