Extraction and distribution make gas almost as bad as coal
Actor Mark Ruffalo on terror watch list
Dec. 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
Actor Mark Ruffalo, 43, has been placed on a terror watch list by U.S. officials after supporting a new documentary about natural gas drilling. “The Kids Are All Right” star spoke out about the dangers to the national water supplies when arranging showings for “GasLand,” which was opposed by the natural gas industry, this year. [...]
Name your own price for gas
May 11, 2009 1 Comment
Summertime is fast approaching (forty days away actually — not that we’re counting or anything) which, between the kids being out of school and those oh-so-exciting family road trips to visit the world’s largest spoon in the middle of Wyoming, means there’s a lot of gas to burn driving around. With the stock market in [...]
EarthTalk: Living near a gas station? Species Survival Plan?
March 30, 2009 Leave a Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I am looking at possibly buying a house that is very close to a gasoline station. Is it safe to live so close to a gas station? What concerns should I have? I have toddler and infant babies. — Ranjeeta, Houston, TX Despite all the modern health and safety guidelines they must follow, [...]
Green, gas-saving secrets of summer vacation driving
April 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
(ARA) – Millions of Americans will hit the roads during the warm weather months. Whether they’re in the car on business or vacation, many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment and on their wallets. “Gas consumption – and prices – historically rise [...]