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One of the largest earthquakes in Texas history struck 12 miles north of Midland on Friday — a month after another 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck the region. Now state inspectors are investigating whether nearby oil and gas operations played a role.
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An investigation by the Associated Press looked into 533 “super emitting” oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin.
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The oil and gas industry has become more active in the Permian Basin in recent years, and west Texas residents have complained of noxious smells and...
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Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration to secure federal protections for a reptile that makes its home among the shinnery oak sand...
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A Travis County judge has ruled construction on a natural gas pipeline through the Texas Hill Country can proceed. The state district court decision...
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Despite Booming Economy, A Skyrocketing Cost-Of-Living Makes The Permian Basin Unaffordable For Many“If it’s a bust, they’re out of work. If it’s a boom, they can’t afford to live here.”
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A public meeting Tuesday on a planned natural gas pipeline in Central Texas often felt more like a protest, as Hays County residents shared concerns...
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A fight over a pipeline is never only about the pipeline. It’s about the environment, property rights, public safety and a community’s sense of itself....
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An analysis of government satellite data by the Environmental Defense Fund shows that the amount of natural gas that energy companies burned off in 2017 is twice as high as what they reported to state regulators.
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Houston-based drillers are finding record amounts of oil in West Texas, but environmentalists say they're finding methane, benzene, and other vapors escaping from oil and gas facilities.