Oil and Gas Issues

Gov. Kasich defends budget cuts to Ohio township trustees

10 Feb 2012

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s governor has told township trustees that they could see some financial relief from the development of the state’s oil and gas industry and from casino proceeds. The local government fund, including money for townships, took a significant hit in the state’s two-year budget. The Columbus Dispatch reported Gov. John Kasich defended the decision Thursday ... Read More

Study with 2008 samples finds high methane emissions from oil fields in northern Colorado

10 Feb 2012

The oil and gas fields north of Denver have been a significant source of methane emissions — a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change — according to a new study by federal scientists.

Study finds high methane emissions from oil fields in northern Colorado

9 Feb 2012

The oil and gas fields north of Denver have been a significant source of methane emissions — a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change — according to a new study by federal scientists.