Pity poor Bill Koch.
For sure, now that this news of another million bucks flowing into the coffers that fuel our public education, our roads, bridges and general overall living needs; he's going to get attacked again by activists who are against mining and fossil energy sources and who will be parked on your doorstep with another "begging for the children" campaign the next time education cuts flare up into the public need.
Read the article? Do so and then hug a coal miner. Click title.
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Showing posts with label Sen Mark Udall (D) says fracking inherently safe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sen Mark Udall (D) says fracking inherently safe. Show all posts
April 5, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Aspen Times "Coal mine is key to utility's 'green' goals"
Must be all those Koch campaign donations through Oxbow to environmental activist and 'Fracking is inherently safe' Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado) that are prompting his brother to support Clean Coal Energy and Methane Capture...
According to Scott Condon, the "unlikely source of a coal mine near Somerset" has his beloved Senator stepping back from his campaign donations scandal with Jon Corzine and taking a second look at what benies the Republicans bring to the table that he can get talked up through Randy Udall.
'That's two scandalous campaign donors for Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado)', Mr. Condon.
Who cares? Is the message Scott Condon needs to hear from the folks today. Conservatives are for "all of the above" when it comes to energy sources. "All of the above" includes environmentally conscious.
'EcoTerror-pen' journalists are just so stuck in the past trying to wordsmith disinformation they can't see that undeniable fact.
Congratulations and a special thank you to Bill Koch.
For once again bringing a win-win to the energy (and political) table.
Nice job, Holy Cross!
Scott Condon:
"Producing power from methane offsets a substantially greater amount of greenhouse gases than production of the same amount of power from wind or solar.
“Holy Cross' methane project, with a capital cost of $5 million, will offer as much climate benefit as $500 million worth of solar,” Udall said. “In other words, it will displace nearly as much carbon as all the solar we have installed statewide to date.”
Worley said Holy Cross officials saw tremendous climate benefits from the project.
“It clearly seemed to us to be a good thing,” he said......
......Holy Cross has signed a second contract recently to fatten its portfolio of renewable energy. It has a deal to buy power produced by a biomass plant proposed in Gypsum by Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC. The 10 megawatt plant would burn dead trees, construction material and other wood supplies to boil water and produce steam, which spins turbines that produce electricity.
The plant would create a good use for the beetle-kill trees prevalent in the Interstate 70 corridor, Worley said. It would also create up to 40 jobs at the plant while producing reliable, renewable energy, he said. The biomass plant could run 90-some percent of the time and wouldn't be subject to weather conditions, like wind and solar farms...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
According to Scott Condon, the "unlikely source of a coal mine near Somerset" has his beloved Senator stepping back from his campaign donations scandal with Jon Corzine and taking a second look at what benies the Republicans bring to the table that he can get talked up through Randy Udall.
'That's two scandalous campaign donors for Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado)', Mr. Condon.
Who cares? Is the message Scott Condon needs to hear from the folks today. Conservatives are for "all of the above" when it comes to energy sources. "All of the above" includes environmentally conscious.
'EcoTerror-pen' journalists are just so stuck in the past trying to wordsmith disinformation they can't see that undeniable fact.
Congratulations and a special thank you to Bill Koch.
For once again bringing a win-win to the energy (and political) table.
Nice job, Holy Cross!
Scott Condon:
"Producing power from methane offsets a substantially greater amount of greenhouse gases than production of the same amount of power from wind or solar.
“Holy Cross' methane project, with a capital cost of $5 million, will offer as much climate benefit as $500 million worth of solar,” Udall said. “In other words, it will displace nearly as much carbon as all the solar we have installed statewide to date.”
Worley said Holy Cross officials saw tremendous climate benefits from the project.
“It clearly seemed to us to be a good thing,” he said......
......Holy Cross has signed a second contract recently to fatten its portfolio of renewable energy. It has a deal to buy power produced by a biomass plant proposed in Gypsum by Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC. The 10 megawatt plant would burn dead trees, construction material and other wood supplies to boil water and produce steam, which spins turbines that produce electricity.
The plant would create a good use for the beetle-kill trees prevalent in the Interstate 70 corridor, Worley said. It would also create up to 40 jobs at the plant while producing reliable, renewable energy, he said. The biomass plant could run 90-some percent of the time and wouldn't be subject to weather conditions, like wind and solar farms...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
March 14, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Glenwood Springs Post Independent/Your Letters "Never in anyone's backyard"
Kateri Hall:
"A March 1 Post Independent headline couldn't escape my eyes: “Oak Meadows residents alarmed about gas drilling.” And on Feb. 28, I read where the proposed asphalt plant owners were not going to be permitted to use their property to operate their plant beside the organic farm.
First, I submit I haven't been here long enough to know details on either topic. I don't know which side I would support on either topic. I do know that I would entertain both ideas with a business-friendly approach.
That's what I'm pushing. Entertain the ideas. Spend some of that “no” energy on a solution on how and where to make business happen.
I look around the Western Slope and I see a gorgeous part of the Rockies. I also see the economy has hit hard times here. In an area where jobs are scarce, I'm struck how many people's first reaction is to say “no.”
How hungry does someone have to be before they are open to discussion? I dare answer my own question and say maybe they're not hungry at all. Maybe the food stamps are flowing just fine in America.
The consensus always seems to be “Yeah, bring American jobs back to America.” Yet when someone ventures out, the same consensus is too eager to flood them with bureaucracy.
What's left for America? Our nation won't flourish where the only incomes allowed are consulting and welfare.
How many items did you purchase last week that were not made in America? How much did that tank of gas cost? If the consumer says “ouch,” they're not receptive to logic...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"A March 1 Post Independent headline couldn't escape my eyes: “Oak Meadows residents alarmed about gas drilling.” And on Feb. 28, I read where the proposed asphalt plant owners were not going to be permitted to use their property to operate their plant beside the organic farm.
First, I submit I haven't been here long enough to know details on either topic. I don't know which side I would support on either topic. I do know that I would entertain both ideas with a business-friendly approach.
That's what I'm pushing. Entertain the ideas. Spend some of that “no” energy on a solution on how and where to make business happen.
I look around the Western Slope and I see a gorgeous part of the Rockies. I also see the economy has hit hard times here. In an area where jobs are scarce, I'm struck how many people's first reaction is to say “no.”
How hungry does someone have to be before they are open to discussion? I dare answer my own question and say maybe they're not hungry at all. Maybe the food stamps are flowing just fine in America.
The consensus always seems to be “Yeah, bring American jobs back to America.” Yet when someone ventures out, the same consensus is too eager to flood them with bureaucracy.
What's left for America? Our nation won't flourish where the only incomes allowed are consulting and welfare.
How many items did you purchase last week that were not made in America? How much did that tank of gas cost? If the consumer says “ouch,” they're not receptive to logic...." (Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
March 7, 2012
SandBoxBlogs: Summit County Citizens Voice "Forest Service chief fields budget questions"
Bob Berwyn:
"SUMMIT COUNTY — Intertwined concerns about overall forest health, bark beetles, climate change and wildfires took center state Tuesday at a full hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle questioned Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell about his agency’s ability to meet its obligations to address the multiple challenges.
U.S. Senator Mark Udall, a Colorado Democrat, said its critical to engage the private sector and encourage the use of beetle kill products by expanding markets for forest products. That requires streamlining contracting procedures and giving incentives to companies that use beetle-killed wood for construction, as well as wood pellets and biomass for energy production.
“The private sector is key to dealing with this epidemic,” Udall said. “In a state like Colorado, where there is a large need for forest treatments but few forest-management businesses, the Forest Service should tailor timber sales and stewardship contracts to fit this industry, and work to try to move at the pace of industry as much as possible,” Udall said after the hearing. See a video of the exchange at Udall’s website...."
(Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
"SUMMIT COUNTY — Intertwined concerns about overall forest health, bark beetles, climate change and wildfires took center state Tuesday at a full hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle questioned Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell about his agency’s ability to meet its obligations to address the multiple challenges.
U.S. Senator Mark Udall, a Colorado Democrat, said its critical to engage the private sector and encourage the use of beetle kill products by expanding markets for forest products. That requires streamlining contracting procedures and giving incentives to companies that use beetle-killed wood for construction, as well as wood pellets and biomass for energy production.
“The private sector is key to dealing with this epidemic,” Udall said. “In a state like Colorado, where there is a large need for forest treatments but few forest-management businesses, the Forest Service should tailor timber sales and stewardship contracts to fit this industry, and work to try to move at the pace of industry as much as possible,” Udall said after the hearing. See a video of the exchange at Udall’s website...."
(Read more? Click title)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
February 20, 2012
SandBox Comments: Aspen Daily News "Chef cooking up opposition to Paonia-area gas drilling"
How silly this is.
There are so many studies and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle (Democrats Hickenlooper and Udall for example) that speak up on the proven safe method of 'fracking' in the natural gas and oil shale industry.
Isn't it jaw-dropping amazing how gossip, rumor, speculation and many barrels of ink can so easily turn into an outright witch-burning?
Thank goodness these speculation mongers have been at this tactic of 'who shouts the loudest' politics.
BLM, USFS just roll along with the flow, let them have their protests and torch-lit parades. Then in the end, simply grant the leases because the industry is safe and it's best for all involved.
win-win.
(Read the articles? Click title and links within post)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
There are so many studies and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle (Democrats Hickenlooper and Udall for example) that speak up on the proven safe method of 'fracking' in the natural gas and oil shale industry.
Isn't it jaw-dropping amazing how gossip, rumor, speculation and many barrels of ink can so easily turn into an outright witch-burning?
Thank goodness these speculation mongers have been at this tactic of 'who shouts the loudest' politics.
BLM, USFS just roll along with the flow, let them have their protests and torch-lit parades. Then in the end, simply grant the leases because the industry is safe and it's best for all involved.
win-win.
(Read the articles? Click title and links within post)
"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."
December 14, 2011
SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Colorado adopts tough disclosure rule for fracking'
(Mid-morning Note from Nanny: Dennis Webb, over on the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel did a very comprehensive piece today on this new fracking disclosure rule. She missed that because another headline was in its place. Here's the link:
http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/new_fracking_rules_called_toug/
What's interesting is Webb's disclosure that there is a clause that can be invoked by the industry to protect trade secrets. That is very good news and we were wondering. That kind of intellectual and trade property cannot be forced by law to become public information. What has really happened here in this new rule is that the efforts of David Neslin of COGCC have brought all parties to the table and brokered a deal for the industry to recognize that voluntary disclosure is the best for all. Now, wasn't that a simple thing to accomplish? How much easier would it have been if we didn't have all the years of radical left politicians such as Houpt and DeGette stirring up the flamers alongside the biased media and radical groups? A thank you to Dennis Webb for the great coverage.)
Earlier post:
One shouldn't underestimate the cooperation of the industry with bringing this new 'fracking rule' to the table.
What better way to get radical extremist groups like 'WildEarth Guardians' quiet (at least for awhile until they create a new manifesto) than to let them see nothing's wrong?
http://www.fracfocus.org/ has been around for nearly a year now and has always listed the dangerous chemicals. The only change this brings is that the industry is now stripped of trade secrets.
Watch for the consumer pricing to go up.
(Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/new_fracking_rules_called_toug/
What's interesting is Webb's disclosure that there is a clause that can be invoked by the industry to protect trade secrets. That is very good news and we were wondering. That kind of intellectual and trade property cannot be forced by law to become public information. What has really happened here in this new rule is that the efforts of David Neslin of COGCC have brought all parties to the table and brokered a deal for the industry to recognize that voluntary disclosure is the best for all. Now, wasn't that a simple thing to accomplish? How much easier would it have been if we didn't have all the years of radical left politicians such as Houpt and DeGette stirring up the flamers alongside the biased media and radical groups? A thank you to Dennis Webb for the great coverage.)
Earlier post:
One shouldn't underestimate the cooperation of the industry with bringing this new 'fracking rule' to the table.
What better way to get radical extremist groups like 'WildEarth Guardians' quiet (at least for awhile until they create a new manifesto) than to let them see nothing's wrong?
http://www.fracfocus.org/ has been around for nearly a year now and has always listed the dangerous chemicals. The only change this brings is that the industry is now stripped of trade secrets.
Watch for the consumer pricing to go up.
(Read the article? Click title. Comment to discuss)
November 6, 2011
SandBox Comments: Summit County Citizens Voice "Udall pitches measured approach to energy development"
In a similar manner as his announcement that he believes 'fracking' is inherently safe; Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado) looks like he's set to stir up some angst in his own party with this new proposal.
Ever notice that liberal values often become palpable when they become inconvenient?
Ever notice how firm conservative values stand even in the most inconvenient and toughest times?
Look for more liberals to find ways around their political values and start finding creative ways to ka-ching the fossil fuel energy industry. Why? It's really all about the money.
"SUMMIT COUNTY —A new pilot leasing program for renewable energy projects on public lands could create a stable source of revenue for conservation and management of natural resources, and also generate some funds for stretched local and state government.
The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2011 (S. 1775) has early bipartisan support in the Senate, with co-sponsors including Senator Jon Tester (D-MT)Jim Risch (R-ID), Harry Reid (D-NV) and Dean Heller (R-NV).
“America — and Colorado, in particular — is blessed with bountiful renewable resources on our expansive federal lands. This bill is in line with our Western tradition of a balanced approach to land use that supports the responsible development of our resources even as we conserve them for future generations,” Sen, Mark Udall said. “By directing a portion of the revenues from these leases to state and local governments, this bill will help support our schools and rebuild the infrastructure that our rural economies depend on. At the same time, it will create clean-tech jobs and grow the clean energy economy in our state, while making sure that our public lands are still protected for all of us to use and enjoy....”
(Bob Berwyn)
(Learn more? Click title and comment to start discussion)
Ever notice that liberal values often become palpable when they become inconvenient?
Ever notice how firm conservative values stand even in the most inconvenient and toughest times?
Look for more liberals to find ways around their political values and start finding creative ways to ka-ching the fossil fuel energy industry. Why? It's really all about the money.
"SUMMIT COUNTY —A new pilot leasing program for renewable energy projects on public lands could create a stable source of revenue for conservation and management of natural resources, and also generate some funds for stretched local and state government.
The Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2011 (S. 1775) has early bipartisan support in the Senate, with co-sponsors including Senator Jon Tester (D-MT)Jim Risch (R-ID), Harry Reid (D-NV) and Dean Heller (R-NV).
“America — and Colorado, in particular — is blessed with bountiful renewable resources on our expansive federal lands. This bill is in line with our Western tradition of a balanced approach to land use that supports the responsible development of our resources even as we conserve them for future generations,” Sen, Mark Udall said. “By directing a portion of the revenues from these leases to state and local governments, this bill will help support our schools and rebuild the infrastructure that our rural economies depend on. At the same time, it will create clean-tech jobs and grow the clean energy economy in our state, while making sure that our public lands are still protected for all of us to use and enjoy....”
(Bob Berwyn)
(Learn more? Click title and comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
October 31, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Domestic gas better than foreign imports"
"While development shouldn't happen everywhere, understand that there are a lot of us who depend on clean water, clean air and good jobs. Not all of us received millions of taxpayer dollars for conservation easements on our big ranches (such as one certain ranch on Thompson Creek in Pitkin County), not all of us are executives at SkiCo or work for nonprofits, and not all of us have the time to tell our side of the story that the gas industry is saving our families. We're too busy getting up early making a living and paying taxes and doing our best.
And guess what? Sen. Udall receives money from a local gas industry too (Oxbow), and from SkiCo executives (Auden Schendler), and over $20,000 from just one environmental PAC, so does that mean that “umpire” has been bought off too?
Hypocrisy goes both ways. But also when I see so much hatred against the gas industry from upvalley folks, recognize there are a lot of us who are your neighbors, friends, buddies on the ski lift, parents at the kid's plays, who are making a living with the gas industry.
Can it be done better? Sure, but don't villainize the industry and the quiet neighbors who leave early in the morning, and get home late in the evening, just happy to have a job.
(Robert Strong, New Castle)
(Read the rest of this terrific letter? Click title. Comment to start discussion)
And guess what? Sen. Udall receives money from a local gas industry too (Oxbow), and from SkiCo executives (Auden Schendler), and over $20,000 from just one environmental PAC, so does that mean that “umpire” has been bought off too?
Hypocrisy goes both ways. But also when I see so much hatred against the gas industry from upvalley folks, recognize there are a lot of us who are your neighbors, friends, buddies on the ski lift, parents at the kid's plays, who are making a living with the gas industry.
Can it be done better? Sure, but don't villainize the industry and the quiet neighbors who leave early in the morning, and get home late in the evening, just happy to have a job.
(Robert Strong, New Castle)
(Read the rest of this terrific letter? Click title. Comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is accepted as self-evident."
SandBox Comments: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel "State looks to open up fracking"
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October 28, 2011
SandBox Comments: Glenwood Springs Post Independent "Antero plans increased drilling activity south of Silt"
Cheap shots at Silt Mayor Dave Moore. Even by John Colson's standards, these insinuations by Colson are cheap shots.
Seems that Colson is wanting strokes for 'alerting' the Town of Silt administration that deadline was on for submitting comments, etc. on Antero's expansion of drilling on Silt Mesa.
So, let SandBox give you those strokes, John.
We send out a sincere, big thank you to investigative reporter John Colson, over on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent for coming to the aid of all the anti-gas drilling Silt residents who forgot to check on the status of their comment submission to regulators.
We're pretty sure Silt Mayor Dave Moore is thick-skinned enough to be holding up under Colson's criticism.
Drill baby, drill.
(Learn more? Click title and comment to start discussion)
Seems that Colson is wanting strokes for 'alerting' the Town of Silt administration that deadline was on for submitting comments, etc. on Antero's expansion of drilling on Silt Mesa.
So, let SandBox give you those strokes, John.
We send out a sincere, big thank you to investigative reporter John Colson, over on The Glenwood Springs Post Independent for coming to the aid of all the anti-gas drilling Silt residents who forgot to check on the status of their comment submission to regulators.
We're pretty sure Silt Mayor Dave Moore is thick-skinned enough to be holding up under Colson's criticism.
Drill baby, drill.
(Learn more? Click title and comment to start discussion)
"Truth goes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Then it is violently opposed. Finally, it is seen as self-evident."
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