by Laura Seeber | Jan 6, 2015 | Gas and Oil
Mention the words “hydro-fracturing”, “hydro-fracking”, or “fracking” in conversation today, especially in southeastern Ohio and chances are you’ll get plenty of people interested in what you have to say, as well as sharing a few opinions of their own- always in...
by Laura Seeber | Dec 30, 2014 | Gas and Oil
The state of Ohio has been known for its pragmatic outlook concerning the future, and their place within it. This truth is very apparent as Ohio is proving to be a place of significant discussion concerning our national energy resources. Because of it’s...
by Laura Seeber | Dec 21, 2014 | Gas and Oil
Individual action is not enough. It is also important for individuals to help get others involved, and to help build communities and towns that are environmentally and economically sustainable if the future is going to be as vibrant as our dreams. So the question is...
by Laura Seeber | Dec 18, 2014 | Gas and Oil
A recent article in the Columbus Dispatch about the evacuation of some local townspeople due to a gas leak at a hydro-fracking well located in Monroe County, Ohio about 160 miles outside Columbus can serve as a stern reminder that although hydro-fracking can provide...
by Laura Seeber | Dec 16, 2014 | Gas and Oil
Think quickly. When the idea of oil wells, natural gas production, and innovations when it comes to fossil fuels, what part of the map comes to mind? Is it Texas? Perhaps the oil well fields of Saudi Arabia envelope your mind’s vision. Or maybe even the cold...
by Laura Seeber | Dec 9, 2014 | Gas and Oil
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal by Russel Gold and Tom McGinty, in October 2013, nearly 15 million Americans live within one mile of a fracking well. For many, these new neighbors have been welcomed, in part because of the influx of economic...
