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Fwd: a bit of news
by James Kotcon 18 May '11

18 May '11

>>> Vickie Wolfe <ibtreehugger(a)gmail.com> 5/18/2011 1:04 PM >>> In case you haven't already heard, Stephanie Timmermeyer has taken a job with Chesapeake Energy's Eastern Division, in "Regulatory Affairs." -- ```````````````````````````````````````````````````` Vickie L. Wolfe PHONE: (304) 744-8777 E-MAIL: IBTreehugger(a)gmail.com ```````````````````````````````````````````````````` "It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save our environment." -Ansel Adams

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Marcellus driller fined record $1.1M
by Frank Young 18 May '11

18 May '11

BlankOne would think that after more than 100 years, the drilling industry could get it right. Are there reasons other than carelessness on the part of drilling crews that this could happen? According to the consent agreement signed on Monday, the DEP investigated at least seven instances of methane migration that contaminated 16 residential water wells in Bradford County last year. The DEP blamed improper cement casings of Chesapeake gas wells for allowing the natural gas to seep into drinking water supplies. . http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20110517_Marcellus_driller_fined_reco…

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Rally - Morgantown Water Threat from Gas Drilling
by Jim Sconyers 16 May '11

16 May '11

Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 304.698.9628 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "dfvet(a)aol.com" <dfvet(a)aol.com> To: jkotcon(a)wvu.edu; wyro(a)appalight.com; fmoose39(a)hotmail.com; karen.grubb(a)fairmontstate.edu; jim_scon(a)yahoo.com; blittle(a)citynet.net; heatherheilman(a)yahoo.com; nicolegood.wv(a)gmail.com Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 10:08:09 AM Subject: Fwd: May 18: URGENT CALL TO ACTION!! DRINKING WATER AT RISK!! -----Original Message----- From: Kathleen Cash <cashkathy(a)gmail.com> To: Ann Payne <paynestake(a)frontier.com> Sent: Sun, May 15, 2011 9:01 am Subject: May 18: URGENT CALL TO ACTION!! DRINKING WATER AT RISK!! We’ve Heard from the Drillers, Now Let YOURVoice be Heard!! Marcellus Gas Drilling is Scheduled to Begin in Morgantown Industrial Park Upstream of Morgantown’s Drinking Water Plant Near County Schools PLEASE COMEto a Community-wide Rally to Express YOUR Concerns and Questions WHERE: Mon County Courthouse Square. High Street, Downtown Morgantown WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 10:00 to Noon Bring Your Kids and Bring a Sign (G-rated) Please forward this announcement to your friends, family and neighbors. For your information: Morgantown Utility Board’s letters to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection stating its concerns are attached and can be downloaded from the Charleston Gazette blog: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/watchdog/2011/05/13/morgantown-utility-board-see… Organized by concerned Morgantown area citizens: Kathy Cash, Sharon Goodman, Ann Payne, Marc Glass, Catherine Tall, Sandra Fallon, Cindy O'Brien

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Rally Time - change back
by Jim Sconyers 16 May '11

16 May '11

Sorry folks - rally is still at 10:00 AM to Noon on Wednesday. Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 304.698.9628 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. ________________________________ From: Jim Sconyers <jim_scon(a)yahoo.com> To: ec(a)osenergy.org; Dave & Robin Barnett <atwoodwv(a)gmail.com>; Steve Benson <mrbenson(a)frontiernet.net>; David Brisell <dbrisell(a)mindspring.com>; Jeremy Cooper <jeremybcooper(a)gmail.com>; Brad Durst <bdurst(a)wvca.us>; Sam Dyke <irisatfarm(a)hotmail.com>; Sandra Fallon <sfallon3(a)comcast.net>; Lawrence Fraley <lfraley(a)citilink.net>; Becky Friend <enlowb(a)yahoo.com>; Dee Fulton <dfvet(a)aol.com>; Kathy Furbee <kf3(a)hotmail.com>; Nicole Good <nicolegood.wv(a)gmail.com>; Leejay Graffious <lejay(a)frontiernet.net>; Evan Hansen <ehansen(a)downstreamstrategies.com>; Dave Houser <houserr(a)labyrinth.net>; Gordon Keyes <gkeyes(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Lew & Carolyn McDaniel <lewmcdan(a)hrea.coop>; Connie Miller <calm9654(a)gmail.com>; Amanda Pitzer <amanda(a)cheat.org>; Steven Runfola <stevenrunfola(a)yahoo.com>; Susan & Don Sauter <stsauter(a)frontiernet.net>; Jim Sconyers <jim_scon(a)yahoo.com>; Rob Seese <vgseese(a)gmail.com>; Rachel and Frank Stevens <fstevens4(a)aol.com>; Mary Kay Stiles <stilesm(a)frontiernet.net>; Martha Summers <msummers(a)hsc.wvu.edu>; Bill Thorne <anglerbill(a)access.mountain.net>; Martin Tingley <riverwaker(a)gmail.com>; Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)deckerscreek.org>; Charlie & Sandy Walbridge <ccwalbridge(a)cs.com>; Sally Wilts <sallywilts(a)yahoo.com>; Carolyn Wotring <itsgranny(a)gmail.com> Sent: Mon, May 16, 2011 12:14:01 PM Subject: Fw: [EC] Fwd: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM Note time change of Wed rally. Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 304.698.9628 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> To: Energy Committee <ec(a)osenergy.org>; Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)gmail.com>; Aira Loren Burkhart <airaloren(a)gmail.com>; Deb Fulton <dfvet(a)aol.com>; Cindy O'Brien <cobandyo(a)frontier.com> Sent: Mon, May 16, 2011 11:59:49 AM Subject: [EC] Fwd: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM Is this time change correct? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 11:53:37 -0400 From: Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)DECKERSCREEK.ORG> Reply-To: Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)DECKERSCREEK.ORG> To: FODC-L(a)LISTSERV.WVNET.EDU Marcellus Gas Drilling is Scheduled to Begin in Morgantown Industrial Park Upstream of Morgantown’s Drinking Water Plant Near County Schools The Morgantown Utility Board has Expressed Concerns and Requested Additional Safeguards to the WVDEP PLEASE COMEto a Community-wide Rally to Express YOUR Concerns and Questions WHERE: Mon County Courthouse Square. High Street, Downtown Morgantown WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, Noon to 1 PM Bring Your Kids and Bring a Sign (G-rated) Please forward this announcement to your friends, family and neighbors. For your information: Morgantown Utility Board’s letters to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection stating its concerns can be downloaded from the Charleston Gazette blog: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/watchdog/2011/05/13/morgantown-utility-board-see… Organized by concerned Morgantown area citizens: Kathy Cash, Sharon Goodman, Marc Glass, Catherine Tall, Sandra Fallon, Cindy O'Brien

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Fw: Fwd: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM
by Jim Sconyers 16 May '11

16 May '11

Note time change of Wed rally. Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 304.698.9628 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <freesource(a)cheat.org> To: Energy Committee <ec(a)osenergy.org>; Kitty Lozier <clozier(a)gmail.com>; Aira Loren Burkhart <airaloren(a)gmail.com>; Deb Fulton <dfvet(a)aol.com>; Cindy O'Brien <cobandyo(a)frontier.com> Sent: Mon, May 16, 2011 11:59:49 AM Subject: [EC] Fwd: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM Is this time change correct? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 11:53:37 -0400 From: Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)DECKERSCREEK.ORG> Reply-To: Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)DECKERSCREEK.ORG> To: FODC-L(a)LISTSERV.WVNET.EDU Marcellus Gas Drilling is Scheduled to Begin in Morgantown Industrial Park Upstream of Morgantown’s Drinking Water Plant Near County Schools The Morgantown Utility Board has Expressed Concerns and Requested Additional Safeguards to the WVDEP PLEASE COMEto a Community-wide Rally to Express YOUR Concerns and Questions WHERE: Mon County Courthouse Square. High Street, Downtown Morgantown WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, Noon to 1 PM Bring Your Kids and Bring a Sign (G-rated) Please forward this announcement to your friends, family and neighbors. For your information: Morgantown Utility Board’s letters to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection stating its concerns can be downloaded from the Charleston Gazette blog: http://blogs.wvgazette.com/watchdog/2011/05/13/morgantown-utility-board-see… Organized by concerned Morgantown area citizens: Kathy Cash, Sharon Goodman, Marc Glass, Catherine Tall, Sandra Fallon, Cindy O'Brien _______________________________________________ EC mailing list EC(a)osenergy.org http://osenergy.org/mailman/listinfo/ec

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Fwd: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 May '11

16 May '11

Is this time change correct? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [FODC] Morgantown Rally Time Changed, Now from Noon to 1 PM Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 11:53:37 -0400 From: Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)DECKERSCREEK.ORG> Reply-To: Sarah Veselka <sarah(a)DECKERSCREEK.ORG> To: FODC-L(a)LISTSERV.WVNET.EDU *Marcellus Gas Drilling is Scheduled to Begin in * *Morgantown Industrial Park* *Upstream of Morgantown’s Drinking Water Plant* *Near County Schools* ** *The Morgantown Utility Board has Expressed Concerns and* *Requested Additional Safeguards to the WVDEP* *PLEASE COME*to a Community-wide Rally to Express *YOUR *Concerns and Questions *WHERE*:Mon County Courthouse Square. High Street, Downtown Morgantown *WHEN*:Wednesday, May 18, Noon to 1 PM *Bring Your Kids and Bring a Sign (G-rated)* Please forward this announcement to your friends, family and neighbors. For your information:Morgantown Utility Board’s letters to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection stating its concerns can be downloaded from the Charleston Gazette blog: /http://blogs.wvgazette.com/watchdog/2011/05/13/morgantown-utility-board-seeks-drilling-safeguards/ Organized by concerned Morgantown area citizens: Kathy Cash, Sharon Goodman, Marc Glass, Catherine Tall, Sandra Fallon, Cindy O'Brien

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Drilling this Monday - MUB's reaction
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 14 May '11

14 May '11

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/watchdog/2011/05/13/morgantown-utility-board-see… -Jonathan

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FW: [MarcellusGasInfo] Fwd: Announcement: Extractive Industry Accountability Project Conference, May 23-25, 2011
by Beth Little 13 May '11

13 May '11

Pretty poor notice on this. The main reason I am forwarding it is to point up how much is going on. From: marcellusgasinfo(a)googlegroups.com [mailto:marcellusgasinfo@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of J Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 3:41 PM To: grassrootsVSgas; Shaleshock(a)yahoogroups.com; MarcellusGasInfo Subject: [MarcellusGasInfo] Fwd: Announcement: Extractive Industry Accountability Project Conference, May 23-25, 2011 And another movement networking opportunity. I can't make it there, but if anyone is able to head to DC and represent Marcellus region that'd be great! See below for info ~Julian ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <jim(a)oei-dc.org> Date: Mon, May 9, 2011 at 10:38 PM Subject: Announcement: Extractive Industry Accountability Project Conference, May 23-25, 2011 To: Press Climate Camp <press(a)climatecamp.org.uk>, Sac <sacsustainaction(a)gmail.com>, RQIC <rqic(a)ciso.qc.ca>, S Weigel <sweigel(a)sonoraninstitute.org>, Erika <erika(a)equit.org.br>, Esr <esr41(a)verizon.net>, Powder River <resources(a)powderriverbasin.org>, Nal <nalu(a)sof.org.br>, Native Movement <nativemovement(a)gmail.com>, NC Warn <ncwarn(a)ncwarn.org>, NCI <info(a)ncipl.org>, NEC <rwhkc(a)earthlink.net>, Sonoran Institute <sonoran(a)sonoraninstitute.org>, WV Rivers Coalition <wvrivers(a)wvrivers.org>, UMD <umdvolunteerhouse(a)gmail.com>, Western Colorado Congress <info(a)wccongress.org>, Pblase <pblasenheim(a)gmail.com>, Nirsnet <nirsnet(a)nirs.org>, Northern Plains <info(a)northernplains.org>, Northern Rockies Rising Tide <northernrockiesrisingtide(a)riseup.net>, Mary <Maryo(a)nirs.org>, Matt <matt(a)energyjustice.net>, MEP <info(a)mepartnership.org>, Mississippi <mississippi(a)climateaction.net>, MM <mm2222ut(a)aol.com>, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness <info(a)friends-bwca.org>, GBF <gbf(a)greatbear.org>, GCM <info(a)gcmonitor.org>, GRIP <grip(a)gilaresources.info>, Greater Yellow <gyc(a)greateryellowstone.org>, Groundwater Awareness Leauge <contact(a)g-a-l.info>, Hurricane Creek Keeper <hccreekkeeper(a)gmail.com>, Info WNC <info(a)wncpsr.org>, Jel <jelosegui(a)gmail.com>, Parras <parras.juan(a)gmail.com>, julian <Julian(a)risingtidenorthamerica.org>, Julie <julie(a)wnca.org>, Justin <justin(a)actnh.org>, JW <jwfarm(a)centurytel.net>, Kat <katuarkonada(a)gmail.com>, Lorax <lorax(a)riseup.net>, WK <wkatzfishman(a)igc.org>, Rafael <rberrocal(a)prensa.com>, Ramsey <ramsey(a)miningwatch.ca>, RANTWIN <rantwincities(a)riseup.net>, Regenwald <info(a)regenwald.org>, Resource Renew <rrenew.collective(a)riseup.net>, Rising Tide Bay Area <risingtidebayarea(a)gmail.com>, Rising Tide NA <contact(a)risingtidenorthamerica.org>, Rising Tide NT <risingtident(a)riseup.net>, Rootforce <rootforce(a)riseup.net>, Montana Environ Info <meic(a)meic.org>, Montana LR <info(a)mtlandreliance.org>, Wise <wiseamster(a)antenna.nl>, MWF <mwf(a)mtwf.org>, Sarah <sarah(a)voiceforthewild.org>, Stop Cliffside <info(a)stopcliffside.org>, WW4report <feedback(a)ww4report.com>, amy.anderson(a)oei-dc.org <mailto:amy..anderson@oei-dc.org> , jim(a)oei-dc.org, maginfo(a)blacksmithinstitute.org, Press CC <press(a)commoncause.org>, pblasenh <pblasenheim(a)riseup.net>, Save the Front <info(a)savethefront.net>, Smart <smartgrowth(a)mcn.net>, NRDC <nrdcaction(a)nrdc.org>, Loretta <Loretta(a)oglala.org>, Louisiana <louisiana(a)climateaction.net>, Lovely Goat <lovelygoatplantmedicine(a)riseup.net>, Manolan <manolan(a)uvm.edu>, Mario <mariociid@gmail..com <mailto:mariociid@gmail.com> >, "Marion Inst." <info(a)marioninstitute.org>, "Wild West Inst." <info(a)wildwestinstitute.org>, ORA <info(a)oregonrural.org>, Survival International <info.usa(a)survivalinternational.org>, Proletariat <proletariat04(a)gmail.com>, Stop Suits <stopthesuitscoalition(a)gmail.com>, Student Environmental AC <nationalcouncil(a)seac.org>, Pas <pasalavoz(a)movimientos.org>, OD <od(a)riseup.net>, Peaceful Uprising <info(a)peacefuluprising.org>, Philadelphia Rising Tide <phillyrisingtide(a)riseup.net>, Pollinators <pollinators(a)beehivecollective.org>, Powder River <info(a)powderriverbasin.org> Hemispheric Social Alliance / Rising Tide Mexico/ Natural Resources Project Management / Alliance for Responsible Trade / Our Earth Institute International Extractive Industry Accountability Conference May 23-25, 2011 George Washington University Washington, DC Our Earth Institute, along with it's partners, proudly presents the first "International Extractive Industry Accountability Conference" at the George Washington University in Washington, DC on May 23 - 25, 2011. The primary goal of this Conference will be to develop and implement an effective International Strategy to hold Extractive Industries accountable for the consequences of their actions and to force them to change. The conference will have several components. First, we will be holding Working Groups that will take steps to form a strategy to unite the anti-extraction groups in the United States, Central and South America, and Northern Europe to function as a united front. We will create an action plan that will allow our movement to have a more effective impact. Tentative topics include: . Creating a dynamic and interactive international union of anti-extraction organizations, which can share resources, speak with one voice, and effectively foster positive change. . Forcing extractive corporations to reimburse communities and people for any damage done to the environment, health and livelihoods of individuals, and to make them responsible for cleaning up and repairing any damage they have done. . Convincing investors in extractive industry companies to divest themselves of these assets if the corporations do not adopt safer and more fair extraction practices. . Persuading the U.S. and other nations to pass legislation requiring extractive companies to use "best practices" and to abide by domestic and U.N. treaties and standards, even when operating overseas. . Developing a "certification" system--similar to the Fair Trade label--to inform the public of the extent to which a company lives up to being environmentally healthy and socially fair. . Creating a strategy to protect Indigenous People's Land Rights, Livelihoods, and Health. Second, there will be a series of Workshops addressing topics such as: creating a successful anti-extraction campaign, ballot initiatives, effective activist strategies, fundraising, working with the media, lobbying and working with legislators, and effective public speaking on environmental issues. Lastly, the third day of the Conference will be devoted to actually Working on Capital Hill to lobby U.S. Senators and Representatives, and officials at the U.S. Bureau of Mines. It is our hope the Conference will be the first step in forming a dynamic and resilient international network that will make each individual anti-extraction group stronger, more effective, and better prepared to deal with this important battle that is getting more contentious each day. Please Join Us! Event Calendar Monday / May 23 Welcome Session 9:00am Working Groups 10:00am Lunch 12:30 - 1:30pm Working Groups 1:30 - 6:00pm Social Gathering 6:30pm Tuesday / May 24 Working Groups 9:00am - 12:30pm Lunch 12:30 - 1:30pm Workshops 1:30 - 5:30pm Summary Session 5:30 - 6:30pm Social Gathering 7:00pm Wednesday / May 25 Legislative and Government Office Visits * We suggest that you schedule your own appointment with your Senator, Representative or Mining Official at least 60 days in advance. If you need help with this scheduling we will be happy to assist. Please contact Abygale at Abygale.Lund(a)oei-dc.org Event Registration To Register for the Conference Registration Continues through: May 23, 2011 By Email: Send your and your organization's name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number to Abygale.Lund(a)oei-dc.org. Please submit your registration fee by clicking on the PayPal/Donate button on the Home Page of Our Earth Institute at www.oei-dc.org. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration and payment. By Regular Mail: Send your and your organization's name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and a check or money order made out to "Our Earth Institute" to: Our Earth Institute 4410 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., #174 Washington, DC 20016 USA Registration Rates If you have special circumstance that do not allow you to pay, contact Abygale.Lund(a)oei-dc.org Individual rates: (USD) . Working Attendees: $40 . Low-income seniors/college students/partially employed: $30 . International Attendees: $10 Organization rates: Two individuals from your organization are allowed for this fee. (USD) . Organizations: $80 Workshop Proposals You must be registered for the conference to submit a workshop. Workshops are limited to 45-50 minutes. Proposals are due by: May 16, 2011. Please submit your proposals to jim(a)oei-dc.org Posters & Tabling There will be space provided for registered organizations to present a poster and to accommodate organizational outreach materials. Space is limited and the deadline for requests is May 18, 2011. There is no charge for tabling. Contact us if your want to table: jim(a)oei-dc.org <mailto:jim@oei-dc..org> Accommodations Affordable hotels and alternative housing are being arranged as we speak. Please consult future publications on the conference for this information. Sponsorships If you or your organization would like to be a sponsor of the event, please contact Jim Polk at jim(a)oei-dc.org Sponsorships include registration for up to four individuals from your organization and registration to give a workshop, as well as special recognition in the program. Venue The event will be held at the Cloyd Heck Marvin Center 800 21st Street Northwest, Washington D.C., at the George Washington University, which is three blocks east of the Foggy Bottom / GWU Metro Stop on the Orange/Blue line. Directions to The George Washington University Campus Cloyd Heck Marvin Center and University Conferences 800 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052 By Plane . If you are traveling by plane and flying directly into Ronald Reagan National Airport, you can reach the campus by taxi, which will cost approximately $15. You can also reach campus by taking the Metro Blue Line (heading in the direction of Largo Town Center). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom - GWU. . If you are flying into Dulles International Airport, you can take the Washington Flyer Shuttle Bus to downtown Washington. Tickets can be purchased at the airport. You may also take a taxi directly form the airport. By Train If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station and can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $10. You can also take the Metro Red Line (heading toward Shady Grove). When you reach the Metro Center stop, transfer to the Blue Line (heading toward Franconia-Springfield) or the Orange Line (heading towards Vienna). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom-GWU. By METRO/ Public Transit If you are traveling by Metro to campus, exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom/GWU. As you exit the station, you will be at 23rd and I Streets. By Car . From North Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Take exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about 9 miles. Turn right onto Florida Avenue (just past the Washington Hilton) and turn left immediately onto 21st Street. The Marvin Center is located at 800 21st Street (between H and Eye Streets). . From Northwest Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring. Take exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about 9 miles. Follow directions as given in From North. . From West Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Cross the bridge and exit left at E Street, then again at Virginia Avenue. Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street. Turn right on 23rd 1Street and continue a few blocks to campus. Turn right on H Street. The Marvin Center is on your left between 22nd and 21st Streets. . >From South Interstate 95 to Interstate 395 Arlington Memorial Bridge exit. Cross the bridge and bear left at the Lincoln Memorial. Turn left onto 23rd Street, NW, and follow directions as given in From West. Parking The Marvin Center Garage operates from 7am - midnight Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends. Make sure you have your car out by 11:45pm. A visitor's parking garage is located between 23rd and 22nd Streets and H and Eye Streets. The visitor entrance is on Eye Street. Parking on campus is at a premium and visitors are encouraged to use public transportation when visiting the campus. The nearest METRO stop, Foggy Bottom/GWU located on the Orange/Blue lines, is a short 3-block walk from the Marvin Center. Any Questions whatsoever, call: Jim Polk 202-257-9333 or Abygale Lund 860-304-9789 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MarcellusGasInfo" group. 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Fw: Financial Times: France to ban fracking of fossil fuels
by Jim Sconyers 12 May '11

12 May '11

Jim Sconyers jim_scon(a)yahoo.com 304.698.9628 Remember: Mother Nature bats last. ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Peter Gollon <PGollon(a)AOL.COM> To: CONS-SPST-GLOBALWARM-CHAIRS(a)LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 1:14:22 PM Subject: Financial Times: France to ban fracking of fossil fuels France to ban fracking of fossil fuels By Peggy Hollinger in Paris Published: May 11 2011 22:39 | Last updated: May 11 2011 23:06 French lawmakers have voted to ban a controversial technique used to extract shale gas and oil that opponents say contaminates the environment. If the vote by the lower house of parliament passes the Senate next month, France will be the first country to ban hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. The process injects water, chemicals and sand into rock formations to break them open and extract previously unattainable fossil fuel deposits. Please respect FT.com's ts&cs and copyright policywhich allow you to: share links; copy content for personal use; & redistribute limited extracts. Email ftsales.support(a)ft.com to buy additional rights or use this link to reference the article - http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/907fd72c-7c06-11e0-9b16-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz1M9… The overwhelming vote by the National Assembly follows months of protest across France against a technique that environmentalists say threatens to pollute the water table. Many were outraged at the beginning of the year when it was discovered that several exploration permits had been granted without public consultation. The issue has become highly political as the government prepares for a difficult presidential campaign next year. Far from claiming victory, environmentalists and opposition Socialists accused the government of yielding to industry lobbying, because last-minute amendments to the draft law will allow scientific research to be conducted on shale gas and oil and its environmental impact, albeit under the control of state entities. The government will deliver an annual report to parliament on the conditions of this research, the first due by the end of the year. France relies on nuclear power for most of its electricity, but the Fukushima disaster has encouraged interest in other energy sources. The government has found itself caught between the possibility of exploiting new energy sources and addressing public concern over the environmental consequences. A report by the industry ministry recommended that test wells be drilled as it would be “damaging for the economy and for jobs for our country to forbid itself a deeper evaluation of this potential wealth”. Industry sources said they were relieved that the law had not revoked the permits already granted. A study published this week by scientists at Duke University in North Carolina found no sign that fracking chemicals were polluting the water supply, but there was evidence that gas was leaking from shale wells into drinking water, creating an explosion risk. A report by the European Centre for Energy and Resource Security last week found that Europe could cover its energy needs for the next 60 years if it was able to develop its unconventional gas resources. Nonetheless the French oil companies association Union Francaise des Industries Petrolieres said it “strongly regrets” the ban. Assuming the bill is not significantly changed when it is debated in the upper house next month, companies will have to deliver a report on the techniques they plan to use to explore for fossil fuels. If these techniques include hydraulic fracking, their permits will be cancelled. If they fail to report the use of the banned technology and are found to be using it, executives could face a €75,000 ($107,000) fine and prison sentences. Additional reporting by Ed Crooks in New York Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2011. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/907fd72c-7c06-11e0-9b16-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1M1… - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the CONS-SPST-GLOBALWARM-CHAIRS list, send any message to: CONS-SPST-GLOBALWARM-CHAIRS-signoff-request(a)LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp

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Fwd: wowza - this is interesting commentary on the power industry's PR needs
by James Kotcon 11 May '11

11 May '11

Is this for real? JBK >>> West Virginia News Service WVNS <wvnsnews(a)gmail.com> 5/10/2011 2:24 PM >>> This is brilliant. ------------------------------ *From:* send23-proxymailing(a)peabodyusa.com [mailto: send23-proxymailing(a)peabodyusa.com] *On Behalf Of *Peabody Energy *Sent:* Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:50 AM *To:* *Subject:* Peabody Announces "Coal Cares," Nationwide Campaign to Fight Asthma Stigma *Peabody** Energy (NYSE: BTU) Announces "Coal Cares™" Initiative, New Nationwide Campaign Against Stigma of Childhood Asthma* ST. LOUIS, May 10, 2011 / PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Peabody Energy today announced the creation of an innovative new public health initiative designed to combat the stigma of asthma among American children ages 0-18. With Coal Cares™ (www.coalcares.org), Peabody will offer free, custom-branded inhaler actuators <http://coalcares.org/freeinhalers.html> to children living within 200 miles of a coal plant, along with coupons worth $10 towards the purchase of the asthma medication itself. "Too many young Americans face daily schoolyard taunting and bullying because of a condition over which they have no control," said Gregory H. Boyce, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Peabody Energy. "By re-branding the inhaler as a cool, individualized, must-have accessory, Coal Cares™ will empower children to tell bullies: ‘suck it up.’" Children can choose from a variety of youth-themed inhaler cases, from tween faves like "the Bieber" and "My Little Pony," to the "Emo" and "Diamond" inhalers for older, style-conscious youth. There’s even "My First Inhaler," for tots. Coal Cares™ launches today in commemoration of Asthma Awareness Month<http://www.epa.gov/asthma/awm/>, the Environmental Protection Agency’s effort to call attention to rising asthma rates<http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/04/health/research/04asthma.html?_r=3>, especially among children. Coal Cares™ and its Puff-Puff™ line of inhalers is the first, and most ambitious, market-friendly public health initiative of this scope of any privately-owned American company, and testifies to the energy industry’s commitment to the well-being of all citizens, including the youngest. "Our actions are guided by a singular mission: to be a leading worldwide producer and supplier of balanced energy solutions, which power economic prosperity and well-being," said Boyce. "Coal Cares™ brings this mission to life, empowering children everywhere to take control of their destinies, beginning with their own lungs." "Coal Cares™ is emblematic of the return to self-reliance that healthy entrepreneurship demands," said James Miasmus, Vice President of Government Affairs at Peabody USA. "Costly ‘scrubbing’ technology, on the other hand, is an untested and heavy-handed intrusion into our still-vulnerable economy. At Peabody, we're thinking globally but acting locally, and locating preventive action at the point of consumption, where it belongs." "Coal Cares™ isn’t just the name of a campaign," said Kevin Briesslau, Vice President of Communications at Peabody Coal. "It’s a philosophy, a way of doing business in harmony with the community we are a part of. After all, coal is the fastest-growing fuel in the world. We're part of America’s heritage, and we’re here to stay." To learn more about Peabody's Coal Cares™ initiative, visit: www.coalcares.org. Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is the world's largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in clean coal solutions. With 2010 sales of 246 million tons and nearly $7 billion in revenues, Peabody fuels 10 percent of U.S. power and 2 percent of worldwide electricity. CONTACT: Vic Ganey Phone (314) 472-5539 SOURCE Peabody Energy -- West Virginia News Service (WVNS) Toll Free: 1-800-317-6705 Fax: 540-301-0801 E-mail: wvns(a)publicnewsservice.org

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