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One In 10 Permian Basin Flares Are Spewing Methane Into The Air, Environmental Defense Fund Says

Mose Buchele, KUT

Posted on July 27, 2020 · The industry practice known as “flaring” has been decried as wasteful and polluting by public health groups, environmentalists and even some in the industry.

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Ron Reynolds Is Concerned About Potential Health Problems Due To Oil Well Blowout

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on December 15, 2017 · The incident happened on December 6 near Missouri City and the State Representative says the TCEQ "has received numerous odor complaints"

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5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks West Texas, with reports of shaking all the way to Austin

Andy Jechow, KUT

Posted on November 17, 2022 · The epicenter of Wednesday's quake was about 35 miles northwest of Pecos, south of the New Mexico border, and likely was caused by oil and gas activity in the area.

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Winter storm knocks out power for thousands and threatens roadways across state

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on February 3, 2022 · Thousands of utility customers lost power Thursday and the Texas Department of Transportation reported icy or snowy conditions throughout the state.

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Methane emissions, and the week in politics (Jan. 26, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 26, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin, the week in politics, and the annual car and boat shows join forces.

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Shell Sells Off Its Oil And Gas Business In Texas’ Permian Basin, Seeking To Reduce Its Reliance On Fossil Fuels

Mitchell Ferman, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 21, 2021 · Texas-based ConocoPhillips bought Shell’s Permian Basin assets for $9.5 billion, its second major purchase in the oil-rich area over the last year.

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