by Laura Seeber | Apr 30, 2015 | Gas and Oil
The search for natural gas and oil resources has a long and storied history in the Ohio Valley, going back to the 1800s. However, today there are quite a number of changes to the landscape, and learning about what the search for resources means for the local community...
by Laura Seeber | Apr 23, 2015 | Gas and Oil
Yesterday was Earth Day. Did you enjoy the fanfare? Did you go out and enjoy the celebration of our planet, the precious gift of life it provides for us and the day where everyone tries to remember just how precious the Earth really is? Or are you like me, fearful...
by Laura Seeber | Apr 16, 2015 | Gas and Oil
Previously on this website, the nature of hydrofracking has been briefly discussed in the hopes of offering our readers a balanced view of the practice. I have tried to present both the benefits and drawbacks of the practice in an objective view, and hope that the...
by Laura Seeber | Mar 30, 2015 | Beyond Marietta
As the weather gets warmer, I always feel the urge to get outside and enjoy the world around me. As a geologist, and an outdoor enthusiast, I am always in awe at the sheer number of hidden places that are just waiting to be explored. They are places where geology...
by Laura Seeber | Mar 22, 2015 | Gas and Oil
In a very real sense, the world around us is a puzzle. There are so many interconnecting parts, things to understand, and we often don’t really get to see the whole big picture. We focus on our daily lives, finding a job, making sure there is food on the table...
