Oil and Water

I am by no means an expert on the science, technology, and economics of the oil and gas industry in Colorado, but this article in the Denver Post really makes you wonder: what exactly are we doing?

Apropos to the issue of regulation is current Colorado legislation HB 1269, regarding conflict of interest within the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The Denver Post also provides a thorough overview of all pending legislation.

Where is the voice of the religious community on the commodification of Creation? Is the Earth not more than a collection of "mineral rights" to be extracted for human consumption? Is there not a better way forward?

I think it is time to write a letter to Governor Hinckenlooper!