"Ruling in pipeline case suggests Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may accept less strict review: "...Energy and environmental lawyers across the state said a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit giving the go-ahead to construction of a 39-mile long, 30-inch wide natural gas pipeline through northern Pennsylvania provides some guidance as to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's standard of review..." " (The Legal Intelligencer/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)- http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/business/legal/ruling-in-pipeline-case-suggests-federal-energy-regulatory-commission-may-accept-less-strict-review-642885/

"Op-ed column: Adding insult to injury: "...Schoharie pipeline will do as much damage as hydrofracking..." " (Opinion, Daily Gazette) (New York)- http://www.dailygazette.com/news/2012/jul/01/0701_cookson/ , http://www.mumumuesli.com/_/town.html & http://archive.org/download/KarensEssayBest/KarensEssayBest.pdf

"Schimel: DEC gave gas lobby advance notice of proposed hydrofracking rules: "...Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel (D-16th) expressed outrage over a report that the state agency responsible for coming up with rules governing the controversial natural gas extraction process known as hydrofracking consulted with the oil and gas industry to assess whether its proposed regulations were too onerous, and citing the industry's "special access" that appeared to place a higher priority of cost over the need for a health assessment..." " (Long Island Populist Examiner) (New York)- http://www.examiner.com/article/schimel-dec-gave-gas-lobby-advance-notice-of-proposed-hydrofracking-rules

"Enviros: Gas industry got inside info from NY DEC: "...An environmental group alleged Thursday that a natural gas industry lawyer used "inside information" from New York regulators to try to weaken drilling regulations, but the lawyer said he was granted no special access and the state Department of Environmental Conservation said it was following required procedures to assess the proposed rules' impact..." " (Associated Press) (New York)- http://www.newsday.com/enviros-gas-industry-got-inside-info-from-ny-dec-1.3810619

"Groups caution against fracking: "...In January, two groups representing county health departments prepared separate reports on the burden natural-gas drilling could place on their operations, expressing concern about the state’s ongoing review of hydraulic fracturing...But shortly after the documents were submitted to the DEC and a day before they were supposed to be unveiled, the panel meeting was abruptly canceled. The advisory board hasn’t met since and has been placed on hiatus as the DEC continues its regulatory and environmental review of the gas-extraction process. The “program proposed by the (DEC) is inadequate to protect public health and to detect and remediate contamination of drinking water aquifers,” according to the report prepared by the NYS Conference of Environmental Health Directors. The two documents — the other prepared by the state Association of County Health Officials, known as NYSACHO — were never distributed to the DEC’s advisory board, nor were they formally released to the public..." " (GANNETT) (New York)- http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120701/NEWS/307010033/

"Steve Israel: Town laws may factor in permits for fracking: "...That's because state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens recently said that local laws matter when it comes to issuing drilling permits. If a town bans the natural gas extraction method of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," it will be an important consideration when — and if — permits are issued, Martens said..." " (Times Herald-Record) (New York)- http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120701/NEWS/207010313/-1/COMM05

"State’s natural gas storage fields could hit capacity this year: "...After a mild winter and a fourfold bump in production, Pennsylvania’s underground natural gas storage fields could briefly reach capacity this year — a mixed milestone for the state’s booming gas industry..." " (Trib Total Media, Inc.) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/news/2101586-74/gas-storage-producers-pennsylvania-capacity-natural-energy-roberts-fuel-state

"Drilling into a bubble: "..."Gas wells leak. Drilling blowouts have spewed fine, chalky bentonite into trout-stocked Georges Creek, turning it a milky white," The New York Times reported last month. "A spring where his wife's three horses once watered now bubbles and belches. Touched with a flame, it will ignite." His wife, Linda, had to rescue the couple's dog from a sludge pond, "leaving her hands cracked and burning for six months. "And last month, a dispute over an $11,000 payment for a pipeline right-of-way ended with state troopers, guns drawn, pouring out of 10 patrol cars and accusing Mr. Headley of criminal trespassing on his own land."...The question no one seems to ask is: How is any of this sustainable? The Marcellus Shale gas rush is pretty much the exact opposite of a sober, well-thought-out, long-term proposal. We are in pure bubble mode. The state's regulatory touch has been astonishingly light, even though it's become quite clear we won't know the true health consequences of the fracking boom for decades to come. The boom has undeniably brought jobs and invigorated communities, but — here's another question no one asks — for how long?.." " (Opinion, Lancaster Online) (Pennsylvania)- http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/680162_Drilling-into-a-bubble.html

"Gas-drilling lawsuit moved to federal court: "...PITTSBURGH — A lawsuit filed by 17 families in Beaver County against Chesapeake Appalachia gas-drilling company has been moved to federal court. The transfer from Beaver County Court was made Friday at the request of the company, which argued the matter should be handled in federal court because it involves households from different states. The lawsuit, which includes families from the Industry, Hookstown and Greene Township area, claims property owners were misled when they signed contracts leasing drilling rights to the company between 2003 and 2007 and have not received proper compensation. The group is seeking a temporary restraining order to halt drilling until the matter is resolved..." " (Times Online) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.timesonline.com/news/police_fire_courts/gas-drilling-lawsuit-moved-to-federal-court/article_caf30392-fddf-5e00-8f4e-99a1eae5a6ef.html

"Corbett says he will sign ethane cracker tax bill: "...HARRISBURG - Gov. Tom Corbett will sign legislation establishing an unlimited tax credit to encourage petrochemical companies to move to Pennsylvania in hopes that it will create a "new industrial revolution" in the state..." " (Trib Total Media, Inc.) (Pennsylvania)- http://triblive.com/home/2132295-74/tax-credit-pennsylvania-corbett-bill-jobs-county-rep-christiana-industry

"Corbett signs state budget: "...As the governor prepared to sign the budget bill in the Capitol Rotunda, several senators engaged in a loud, acrimonious floor debate about the inclusion of a gas drilling moratorium in a geologic formation known as the South Newark Basin in Bucks and Montgomery counties in the fiscal code bill. The provision would bar state officials from issuing drilling permits in the basin until 2018 and allow for studies into the impact of drilling there. The senators argued whether it is good policy to allow a moratorium in one section of the state just several months after the statewide Marcellus Shale impact fee law was enacted..." " (Times-Shamrock Communications) (Pennsylvania)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/corbett-signs-state-budget-1.1337555

"Governor Corbett signs new state budget: "...The new incentive, he said, will help propel the growth of new industry in Pennsylvania by making the state a processor and manufacturer of natural gas, as well as a supplier. "Simply put, we will usher in a new industrial revolution in Pennsylvania," he said...Beginning in 2017, a nickel-per-gallon tax credit would be offered to companies for purchasing and using ethane from gas wells within the commonwealth. In order to be eligible, a company must invest at least $1 billion and create at least 2,500 construction jobs. There would be no annual cap on the total credits, compared to an initial proposal for allowing up to $66 million a year. Legislative staffers said that would give flexibility in attempting to woo facilities beyond the potential Shell plant..." " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pennsylvania-budget-takes-shape-but-work-continues-on-related-bills-642753/

"General Assembly approves natural gas drilling moratorium in Bucks: "...The legislation notes the unique geologic and geochemical characteristics of the South Newark Basin as compared to the rest of the Commonwealth and that the South Newark Basin has not been evaluated by the Commonwealth and is deserving of further study. “The concept of a moratorium for this newly discovered deposit is entirely appropriate at this point in time because it gives all of the interested stakeholders in the process – local residents, scientists and governments – the ability to study the formation in depth and to determine the next appropriate steps on whether or not drilling is even possible or desirable”, said Watson. The involvement of our area is key to ensuring that any development in this formation is in the best interests of our citizens and our environment.”..." " (BucksLocalNews.com) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2012/07/01/bristol_pilot/news/doc4ff067a5cea73798138351.txt?viewmode=fullstory

"Legislators Pass Moratorium on Gas Drilling in Bucks, MontCo : "...The moratorium is needed so scientists and engineers can better study the gas deposits held deep below ground, lawmakers said Saturday. "This legislation makes good on my promise that Act 13 was not intended to apply to Bucks County," State Sen. Chuck McIlhinney, R-10, said in a statement. "My colleagues in Harrisburg never intended for the Marcellus Shale law to affect our region, and now that a newly discovered formation exists, they agree that a moratorium on drilling is appropriate to give us the same time to study and debate the issue for our local area."..." " (Patch) (Pennsylvania)- http://limerick.patch.com/articles/legislators-pass-moratorium-on-gas-drilling-in-bucks-montco & http://warminster.patch.com/articles/legislators-pass-moratorium-on-gas-drilling-in-bucks-montco

"Oil and gas drilling permits on hold for southeastern Pa.: "...HARRISBURG -- A last-minute regulatory exemption for a little-known geologic basin had lawmakers scratching their heads and drilling opponents decrying what they perceived as unequal treatment during Saturday's flurry of action in the state Capitol..." " (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/oil-and-gas-drilling-permits-on-hold-for-southeastern-pa-642767/

"Krancer-Cawley Exemption Bill : "...Kooky Coincidence? The moratorium would last until 2018, which coincides with the end of Corbett’s term should he be re-elected in 2014. DEP Secretary Michael Krancer has political and professional ties to Montgomery County, and makes his home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Lt. GovernorJames “Jim” Cawley also has political and professional ties to Bucks County as well as calling it home...If the PA Legislature can exempt these special areas from ACT 13 and impose a moratorium why not the same for the rest of Pennsylvania where we see the harmful and dangerous results of Natural Gas Drilling? ..." " (FRACKorporation Blog) (Pennsylvania)- http://fracktoids.blogspot.com/2012/07/krancer-cawley-exemption-bill.html

"BGT’s Statement on Exemption Granted to Bucks and Montgomery: "...Thanks to language inserted into the Fiscal Code bill (SB 1263) that was just passed into law by the PA House, Bucks and Montgomery counties are exempted from Act 13, the controversial law that strips municipalities of local control over gas drilling operations everywhere else in the state. “We are outraged that the counties where the Department of Environmental Protection’s chief and the Lt. Governor live are receiving this special treatment,” says Karen Feridun, founder of Berks Gas Truth, the grassroots community organization leading a campaign in Berks County to ask municipalities to pass resolutions opposing the law..." " (Berks Gas Truth) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.gastruth.org/?p=534

"New business spotlight on Marcellus Supply and Service: "...Corey Mac looked around and saw the growing natural gas industry as his opportunity. Earlier this year he introduced to the local area Marcellus Supply & Service, 2303 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport...Having worked in the gas industry, he had an idea of what he wanted to do with his business..." " (Williamsport Sun-Gazette) (Pennsylvania)- http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/580223/New-business-spotlight-on-Marcellus-Supply-and-Service.html

"Don Steese column: Arway talks water quality on radio: "...If you’re interested in learning more about the current state of the Susquehanna River, you’ll want to be listening tomorrow at 9 a.m. when Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Executive Director John Arway appears on WITF radio’s Smart Talk program. Arway will discuss the health of the Susquehanna and other issues affecting fishing boating, and aquatic resources. In addition to discussing the summer bass season, Arway will discuss a variety of issues, including Marcellus Shale drilling, aquatic invasive species, high-hazard dams and the health of the Susquehanna River’s smallmouth bass population...I guess there is some middle ground, but the activists on both sides seem to be making the most noise, as they usually do. I’m sure if you’re receiving a fat royalty and/or leasing check or if you own a business in Pennsylvania’s north country and finally see some possibility of economic security in your future, you’re very welcoming of the drilling activity. However, if your well water has a nasty habit of catching fire, or you can’t take your wife and kids out to dinner on Saturday night because the restaurant is full of drill crews, or if you’re favorite deer stand now has a well on it, you probably wish they’d never have come. These things are never simple..." " (Opinion, The Daily Item) (Pennsylvania)- http://dailyitem.com/0200_sports/x1395106199/Don-Steese-column-Arway-talks-water-quality-on-radio (See also "Is the Susquehanna River impaired?" (Audio, WITF)- http://www.witf.org/smart-talk/is-the-susquehanna-river-impaired )

"Marcellus Shale Coalition aims to answer gas drilling questions: "...What is fracking? How do companies determine where to drill for natural gas? Will it pollute my water? These are just a few questions that are likely to come before the Marcellus Shale Coalition this summer..." " (phillyBurbs)- http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/palisades/marcellus-shale-coalition-aims-to-answer-gas-drilling-questions/article_5bb0965a-32db-5210-995a-26be1229e26d.html

"County signs pipeline easement: "...Columbiana County commissioners will reap $72,000 as a result of the shale gas boom. A week after leasing county property for shale gas development, Commissioner Chairman Mike Halleck reported at this week's meeting he had signed an easement granting permission for a gas pipeline to be run across the county farm property. The easement is with a midstream company, Cardinal Gas Services of Oklahoma City, which wants to run a pipeline to transfer natural gas from local well sites to processing plants. This represents the next stage in the shale gas play under way in the county as drilling gets underway. This particular pipeline is under the county farm property in Center Township, where the county jail and dog pound are located. The easement is for about 6,000 linear feet, with Cardinal Gas paying the county $12 per foot. The easement is for a 50-foot right-of-way, and the pipeline would be buried at least three feet..." " (Morning Journal & The Review) (Ohio)- http://www.cleveland.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/county-signs-pipeline-easement/3dc30eeb29f843a49469283f9eb571a4 , http://www.reviewonline.com/page/content.detail/id/557303/Commissioners-will-reap--72-000-after-easement-granted.html & http://www.morningjournalnews.com/page/content.detail/id/541053/County-signs-pipeline-easement.html

"State official says county process just beginning: "...The executive director of the Ohio Petroleum Council said Trumbull County is at least 18 months away from any drilling or oil and gas production. But not to worry - the Utica Shale will likely be producing for as long as 300 years, he said. "If this thing were a baby, it'd be about six months old. This thing is really in its infancy," Terry Fleming said..." " (Tribune Chronicle) (Ohio)- http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/573621/State-official-says-county-process-just-beginning.html

"Exploring shale options: "...The three-week training program provides students with an intensive look at positions in the industry and the steps they need to take to pursue those jobs, instructor Michael Lorms said. The tuition-free course is paid for through a $4.96 million ShaleNET community-based job training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Several community colleges from Pennsylvania and West Virginia also are participating... " " (Tribune Chronicle) (Ohio)- http://www.tribune-chronicle.com/page/content.detail/id/573620/Exploring-shale-options.html

"Two new businesses locating to Jefferson Co.: "...STEUBENVILLE - Two new businesses tied to the oil and gas industry are moving to the Jefferson County Industrial Park, it was announced during Thursday's Jefferson County commissioners' meeting..." " (Times Leader) (Ohio)- http://www.timesleaderonline.com/page/content.detail/id/539656/Two-new-businesses-locating-to-Jefferson-Co-.html

"Panel: Economy to blast off with shale: "..."If businesses have the ability and desire to expand into the shale play, they need to make the right connections and abide by regulations and standards," Linda Woggon, executive director of the Ohio Shale Coalition, said before speaking at the Regional Chamber's first Shale Supply Chain Seminar at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman. The seminar kicked off what the shale coalition intends to be a series of such events in Ohio to inform local leaders about getting involved in natural gas shale exploration and processing. A prime message was the need to get certified by the American Petroleum Institute, or API, and International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, in order to be considered for lucrative contracts..." " (The Salem News) (Ohio)- http://www.salemnews.net/page/content.detail/id/555954/Panel--Economy-to-blast-off-with-shale.html

"Truck stop operator plans 100 natural-gas filling stations in US: "...TravelCenters of America LLC, which operates full-service truck stops and travel plazas in 41 states, plans to construct 100 liquefied natural-gas filling stations across the country. Going forward, the Westlake-based company anticipates a rise in demand for the fuel among the long-haul trucking industry. Currently, Ohio has only one LNG filling station, opened in February in Seville, which is west of Akron..." " (Youngstown Vindicator) (Ohio)- http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jul/01/truck-stop-operator-plans-100-natural-ga/?nw

"How much for 'fracking'?: "...Beaver Creek State Forest is one of 14 state parks and forests in a 16-county region of eastern Ohio that agency officials named “Tier 1” for the potential drilling interest in public lands. .." " (The Columbus Dispatch) (Ohio)- http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/07/01/how-much-for-fracking.html

"Beacon First: Ohio braces for influx of ‘man camps’ to house drilling-industry workers: "...With oil and natural gas exploration growing in Ohio, state and local officials are preparing for the possibility that “man camps” to house industry workers soon could dot the landscape. Ohio agencies have not received any applications to date, but what has happened in other states experiencing an oil boom foreshadows a surge in new, temporary housing..." " (Akron Beacon Journal) (Ohio)- http://www.ohio.com/news/local/ohio-braces-for-influx-of-man-camps-to-house-drilling-industry-workers-1.317726

"Landowners sue for mineral rights in Jackson: "...CANTON — Two property owners in Jackson Township have launched a class-action lawsuit aimed at reclaiming the mineral rights to their land. They hope to lease those mineral rights to companies trying to pull oil and natural gas out of the Utica shale, which lies about 7,500 feet below the surface. But right now the mineral rights appear to be controlled by Dominion East Ohio, which operates the North Canton Gas Storage Field that lies under parts of Jackson, Lake, Lawrence and Plain townships, and Green and New Franklin in Summit County..." " (CantonRep) (Ohio)- http://www.cantonrep.com/news/x1873086293/Landowners-sue-for-mineral-rights-in-Jackson

"Fueled for change: "...Based in Boardman Township, Dearing has made a name for itself building compressors for both gas-production facilities and transmission systems. The company’s product is the “compressor of choice” for the gas industry, said Chris Jaskiewicz, senior vice president and COO of VEC Inc., a Girard company that supplies prefabrication materials for the oil and gas industry. .." " (Youngstown Vindicator) (Ohio)- http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/jul/01/fueled-for-change/

"New majority partner takes over fuel cell development center: "...Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition’s Pat Valente says unique positives about the region attracted LG; including newly discovered shale gas deposits. Big institutional fuel cells get hydrogen they need from natural gas. “The supply chain that’s in Ohio, the research at Case-Western, the facility at Stark State, including the training of technicians to service the fuel cells, put the natural gas on top of that…the ingredients are there for just a phenomenal joint venture.”..." " (Audio, WKSU) (Ohio)- http://www.wksu.org/news/story/32247

"Chesapeake Denies Suppressing Values: "...WHEELING - As the company awaits permission to drill near Wheeling Park High School, Chesapeake Energy officials deny they conspired to suppress land values in Michigan while leasing acreage during a natural gas rush there in 2010..." " (The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register) (Ohio & West Virginia)- http://theintelligencer.net/page/content.detail/id/571478/Chesapeake-Denies-Suppressing-Values.html

"Buckhannon Lions host Ross, Hamilton: "...The Buckhannon Lions Club recently hosted speakers Mike Ross and Delegate Bill Hamilton, R-Upshur Ross spoke to club members about gas well drilling, particularly those involving the marcellus shale wells...Ross told club members the best place for wells in Upshur County is in the southern part. He also said that a lot of Marcellus companies are moving out of Upshur County and toward Marshall County and the Ohio River. He said there are 690 Marcellus wells in Ohio County..." " (The Inter-Mountain) (West Virginia)- http://theintermountain.com/page/content.detail/id/553610/Buckhannon-Lions-host-Ross--Hamilton.html?nav=5287

"Natural gas war is on: "...Some local and regional officials fear the state's recent choice of the smaller of two proposals to build a natural gas pipeline in the region could kill what they see as a much bigger and better opportunity for residents and businesses..." " (The Kennebec Journal) (Maine)- http://www.kjonline.com/news/natural-gascompetitionintensifies_2012-06-27.html

United States & Canada:

(Event) "No Fracking Way: The Natural Gas Boom Is Doing More Harm Than Good: "...Can natural gas be part of a clean energy solution, or is it a dangerous roadblock to a fossil-free future?...Deborah Goldberg, Managing Attorney at Earthjustice...Katherine Hudson, Watershed Program Director at Riverkeeper...Joe Nocera, Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times...Sue Tierney, Managing Principal at Analysis Group; Former Assistant Secretary for Policy at U.S. Dept. of Energy..." " (Intelligence Squared U.S.)- http://intelligencesquaredus.org/debates/upcoming-debates/item/561-no-fracking-way-the-natural-gas-boom-is-doing-more-harm-than-good (See also "No Fracking Way: The Natural Gas Boom Is Doing Great Harm" (Video, FORA.tv)- http://fora.tv/2012/07/01/No_Fracking_Way_The_Natural_Gas_Boom_Is_Doing_Great_Harm )

"In Person: Energy mogul McClendon's costly gamble: "...Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon saw a chance to join the pantheon of oil titans, but his risky moves could cost him his job and his company..." " (The Seattle Times)- http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2018571746_inpersonmclendon02.html

"COLUMN-Canada's tar sands unexpected winner from fracking: Kemp" (Reuters)- http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/27/column-kemp-us-condensate-idUSL6E8HRBD620120627 & http://www.arabnews.com/node/416668

"Perdue vetoes bid to start gas fracking in NC: "..."Our drinking water and the health and safety of North Carolina's families are too important; we can't put them in jeopardy by rushing to allow fracking without proper safeguards," Perdue said in a statement announcing her veto. "I urged the sponsors of the bill to adopt a few changes to ensure that strong protections would be in place before any fracking would occur. The General Assembly was unwilling to adopt the changes I suggested."..." " (Associated Press) (North Carolina)- http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2012/07/01/2917625/perdue-vetoes-bid-to-start-gas.html

"North Carolina governor rejects fracking law: "...Perdue, a Democrat, said she supports shale gas exploration and fracking, but that a measure approved by the Republican-led legislature in June to permit the practices would not ensure adequate environmental protections..." " (Reuters) (North Carolina)- http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/02/us-usa-northcarolina-fracking-idUSBRE86101Q20120702

"Perdue vetoes fracking bill: "...Perdue said in a statement that she did not think the legislation went far enough to protect the environment..." " (NewsObserver) (North Carolina)- http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/01/2172535/perdue-vetoes-fracking-bill.html

"Fracking veto puts pressure on lawmakers: "...Almost immediately after Perdue's veto, outside groups began putting pressure on lawmakers..." " (WRAL) (North Carolina)- http://www.wral.com/news/state/nccapitol/blogpost/11270174/

"Mysterious bubbles in Bayou Corne: "...Mysterious bubbles are rising up out of an Assumption Parish bayou. Officials are trying to figure what's causing them. Take a ride down Bayou Corne, and there are bubbles of all sizes along the waterway. s"We have reported on May 30th a pipeline leak, which started us coming out and investigating a bubbling in Bayou Corne," said Assumption Parish Homeland Security Director John Boudreaux. Since then though, pipeline officials have not ruled that out just yet, but said it's unlikely. So now, investigators are going through the process of elimination. By coincidence, since the bubbling began, many in Assumption Parish are worried "Our houses shifting and cracks in our sheet rock and our foundation," said Jason Hugh. "My home moved, and my home shook. My home moved, and I'm on cement," said Debra Charlet. .." " (Video, WAFB 9) (Louisiana)- http://www.wafb.com/story/18910913/assumption-parish-mysterious-bubbles-in-bayou

"Gas-tax campaign has sparks flying: "...If a proposal to raise the state’s severance tax on natural gas gets on the November ballot, it will be despite the best efforts of the natural-gas industry, which helped fund a “don’t sign” campaign to thwart a petition campaign aimed at getting it on the ballot..." " (Arkansas Online) (Arkansas)- http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/jul/01/gas-tax-campaign-has-sparks-flying-20120701/ & http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2012/jul/01/gas-tax-campaign-has-sparks-flying-20120701/

"Roan Plateau Lawsuit Still Pending: "...A U.S. District judge is expected to issue a ruling soon on the ongoing lawsuit over oil and gas drilling on Colorado’s Roan Plateau. Environmental groups are trying to block the drilling, and say federal regulators failed to fully examine the risks to wildlife and air quality. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol..." " (Audio, Radio Colorado College) (Colorado)- http://radiocoloradocollege.org/2012/06/roan-plateau-lawsuit-still-pending/

"Light and shadow of the shale gas revolution: "...Air pollution monitoring in gas wells related took place in Fort Worth and surrounding city but various toxic substances such as toluene, acetone, carbon disulfide, and xylene have been detected. Although "level of contamination affect the health is not a" concludes in the survey, asthma in children in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is twice the national average..." " (WebRonza) (Japan & Texas)- http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=ja&to=en&a=http://webronza.asahi.com/global/2012062900001.html (See also "Texas Gas Shale In Japanese News"- http://energy.about.com/b/2012/07/01/texas-gas-shale-in-japanese-news.htm )

"Gas project worries regulators: "...The vote by that five-member panel will determine whether Sacramento Natural Gas Storage LLC can, in turn, seek approval from the city of Sacramento to store the gas in a sandstone formation 3,800 feet below the Avondale Glen Elder neighborhood in southeast Sacramento. A few years ago, an underground gas storage project such as this likely would have met with commission approval. This time, it's not so clear...A Los Angeles Times story in 1985 reported that Southern California Gas stored natural gas in sandstone formation reservoirs under the city. The lawsuit complained that the gas company allowed explosive concentrations of methane to seep into homes and neighborhoods in a 1.5-square-mile area, posing what medical experts described as "great risk" to people with heart and lung problems, the Times wrote. The article said the leaks prompted the evacuation and demolition of three homes. Two other homes were razed in 1984. In the same article, Southern California Gas declared that the underground gas storage posed no danger to residents. In 1988, the Times wrote another story: The residents' attorney asked his clients to drop the case because the plaintiffs could not afford the costs of battling the utility. Decommissioning began at the site in 2000..." " (The Sacramento Bee) (California)- http://www.modbee.com/2012/07/01/2265145/hgfhgjhklgjhgjhkghjf.html & http://www.sacbee.com/2012/07/01/4602523/hgfhgjhklgjhgjhkghjf.html

"PG&E testing pipes in Modesto area; loud noises, gas smell expected: "...In the next few weeks, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. will be testing some of its older pipelines in the area. For residents in several neighborhoods in and around Modesto, Ceres, Turlock and Keyes, that will mean closed roads, loud noises and the strong smell of gas..." " (The Modesto Bee) (California)- http://www.modbee.com/2012/07/01/2266290/pge-testing-pipes-in-modesto-area.html

"Pipeline prospect frustrates landowners: "...If federal regulators approve exporting natural gas from Wyoming to Asia via Coos Bay, Adams might be forced to let the pipeline cross his land on its way to the coast. The 36-inch diameter underground natural gas pipeline would slice through the 5.5 acres he owns in Tenmile, disrupting the best place to dig a new well, he said. Adams, 65, said he's afraid to invest in his home, which he's owned since 1981, until he knows whether the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline is a done deal..." " (NR Today) (Oregon)- http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20120701/NEWS/120709998/1063/NEWS&ParentProfile=1055

International:

"07-01-12 Natural Gas Daily Report" (The Carbon Capture Report)- http://gas.carboncapturereport.org/cgi-bin//dailyreport?DATE=2012-07-01

"Grinding Energy Shortage Takes Toll on India's Growth: "...Shortages of coal, oil and natural gas will require India to import increasing amounts of high-cost fossil fuels, say energy experts, risking inflation and putting the country in stepped-up competition with China, Japan and South Korea... " " (The Wall Street Journal)- http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304331204577352232515290226.html

"'Fracking' could get UK approval " (The Independent) (United Kingdom)- http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/fracking-could-get-uk-approval-7898939.html

"Queensland LNG enforcement unit to investigate 'flammable, toxic' water in Chinchilla bore near CSG project : "...Mr Monk blamed the CSG wells within a few kilometres of his 2000ha property for the problems, and claimed his family had been sick and covered in rashes from the water that, until a few months ago, was used for bathing. The bore is now almost dry and only "spits" water and gas every few minutes. "The two younger grandchildren have different illnesses and we have even had to take them to the hospital," Mr Monk said..." " (Video, The Courier-Mail) (Australia)- http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/farmers-fear-as-water-bore-burns/story-e6freoof-1226413841111