Gas industry approach would torpedo Barnett Shale study
In the Barnett Shale, industry leaders pushed regulatory changes critics warned would gut local oversight. Supporters framed it as streamlining. Opponents saw a rollback of hard-won protections. At stake: inspection authority, environmental review, and the balance of power between drillers and the communities hosting them. The fight wasn’t just about gas — it was about who sets the rules when billions are underground.
Source: Star-Telegram (2010) Read More