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Who Stands Between Texas and a Fascist Railroad Commission?

This man here—and a plurality of voters if he can find them

Texas Observer

Texas Railroad Commission eliminates public comment period from its public meetings

The agency that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry voted to adopt the new policy before sharing it with the public. It added more “listening sessions” when the public can speak to agency staff.

The Texas Tribune

An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanup

By the time the Texas Railroad Commission shut down nearby oilfield injection wells to control the leak, 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater had spilled to the surface.

The Texas Tribune

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Bo French’s Blood-and-Oil Bid for Railroad Commissioner

The former Tarrant County GOP chair's statewide campaign displaces blame for the fossil fuel industry’s ravages onto the far right’s favored scapegoats.

Texas Observer

3 Energy Stocks to Watch Now as LNG Demand Surges

Rising geopolitical tensions are driving LNG demand higher. Here are three energy stocks poised to benefit from surging U.S. LNG exports.

MarketBeat

How Radioactive Oil and Gas Waste Could Lie Beneath a North Texas Elementary School

A massive Dallas-Fort Worth subdivision and a school have risen atop layers of oil and gas drilling waste. One worker who helped spread the material is speaking out.

Texas Observer

A third of renters could be ‘forced out’ by average rent rise, research finds

Labour says its landmark bill will protect against unfair rent rises – but campaigners say they must go further

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Texas has thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells. Who is responsible for cleaning them up?

Across Texas, abandoned wells are erupting with chemical-infused liquid and some have created massive lakes of contaminated water. Regulators say they need more money to address the problem.

The Texas Tribune

An abandoned West Texas oil well has created a 200-foot-wide sinkhole

The rapidly-growing sinkhole in Upton County is the latest of many problems caused by old wells in the Permian Basin.

The Texas Tribune

Texas regulators overhaul oilfield waste rule for the first time in four decades

The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.

The Texas Tribune

More than 15,000 renters could lose homes before ban on no-fault evictions comes into force

More than 15,600 rental households will be evicted by bailiffs in the first six months of 2025, the Renters Reform Coalition has warned

The Independent UK

Red Cross decides against suspending Russian branch despite links to Kremlin war machine

RRC appears to defy neutrality principle, as Ukrainian officials criticise ‘weak response’ and accuse Red Cross of being advocate for Russian aggression

The Guardian - UK

Red Cross urged to act over Russian branch’s links to Kremlin war machine

International organisation under growing pressure as Russian group’s activities appear to defy neutrality principle

The Guardian - UK

Railroad Commission approves oilfield waste ponds next to Baptist camp in Permian Basin

Martin Water is building an oil and gas waste recycling facility next to the Circle 6 Baptist Camp in the Permian Basin despite concerns about water and air pollution.

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Oil and Gas Wastewater Spills Pollute the Lone Star State

Pollution from energy sector spills impacts soil, contaminates water resources and kills wildlife while the state resists new regulations.

Texas Observer

Texas Still Issues Thousands of Permits for Natural Gas Flaring

Advocates say the Texas Railroad Commission process is more of a "rubber stamp" for oil and gas companies to keep polluting indefinitely.

RideApart

Watch This Satisfying Restoration Of A Honda VFR400R's Frame And Swingarm

In the second video of the Honda VFR400R restoration project, RRC Restoration tackles the frame, subframe, and swingarm in meticulous detail.

Capital & Main

Texas’ Methane Waste Accelerates Climate Change While Squandering State Revenue

Environmental groups fault the Railroad Commission for lax oversight, warn of health impacts.

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Watch An Abused Honda VFR400R NC30 Start To Come Back To Life

Bringing a vintage Honda VFR400R NC30 back from years of abuse may not be an easy job, but the end result will probably be rewarding. Watch and find out.

Capital & Main

Following Internal Review of Texas Environmental Regulators, Critics Demand Reform

Watchdogs call for creation of an environmental justice office, better monitoring of Clean Air Act violations.

RideApart

Watch A Ducati 748 SPS Left In A Barn To Rot Get Brought Back To Life

A Ducati 748 SPS was left in a barn for several years, never to be seen or heard from again until RRC Restoration got his hands on it and made it track-worthy.

The Guardian - US

‘A renewed sense of urgency’: climate on the ballot in US midterm elections

From senate and governor races to industry-regulating board contests, outcomes could influence policy for years to come

Reuters

Special Report: How a US firm supplied networking technology to maker of feared Russian missiles

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RideApart

Watch A Sad 2004 Beta Trials Bike Start To Come Back To Life

This early-2000s Beta trial bike has been sitting alone and unloved for years, but it's about to get a new lease on life thanks to RRC Restoration.

Benzinga

Is A Beat In Store For Range Resources (RRC) In Q2 Earnings?

Range Resources Corporation (NYSE: RRC) is set to report second-quarter 2022 results on Jul 25, after the closing bell.

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