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What Are We Fighting For?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

With all this depressing talk of doom and gloom in my previous posts, here’s something a bit more inspirational for you.  Why do we care what happens to our land?  What’s so important about Pennsylvania? Is it really that necessary … Continue reading →

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Fracking the Earth in Half? How Fracking Causes Earthquakes

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

This week’s post on fracking involves a rather terrifying article that Mrs. Summers sent me.  I had previously been aware that it is possible for the disposal of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing to cause earthquakes.  Basically, disposing of the fluid … Continue reading →

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Great Balls of Fire! Methane Hydrates

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

Just like my last civic issues post on fracking, this one begins with a video of a fireball.  Unlike last time’s post , this week’s subject will focus on methane hydrates (aka clathrates).  If you haven’t heard of them, that’s … Continue reading →

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Holding Nature Hostage

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

What do toxic chemicals, water that lights on fire, and undrinkable groundwater have in common? Sadly, more than they should.  Though it probably sounds more like an end-times horror movie, these are all involved in a process known as hydraulic … Continue reading →

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