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- Infographic: the Costs and Benefits of Fracking Fri, 23 Aug 13, 7:50amPhoto via Shutterstock Natural gas is a growing industry, yet many people still aren't aware of what the process consists of or even that it could be happening right on your doorstep...
- US Department of Energy Decreases Estimate of East Coast Natural Gas Reserves by 66% Wed, 25 Jan 12, 4:08amThe US Department of Energy took a chunk out of the natural gas industry’s high hopes for the future yesterday by slashing the amount of gas estimated to be held in the Marcellus Shale — a huge swath of shale...
- Bulgaria Officially Bans Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas Fri, 20 Jan 12, 7:28amThe country of Bulgaria just thwarted Chevron and took a big step forward for the environment by banning hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) for natural gas, making it the second European nation to do so — France is...
- EPA Finds Fracking Chemicals in Wyoming Groundwater, Oil and Gas Industry Fights Back Tue, 13 Dec 11, 3:06amLate last week the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a preliminary report that they’ve found dangerous levels of toxic chemicals related to hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) in aquifers near...
- Fracking Ban in the Delaware River Basin Preserved After Meeting to Lift Ban is Cancelled Tue, 22 Nov 11, 6:55amThanks to a petition put together by CREDO Action, a grassroots political advocacy group, the ban on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas (usually referred to as fracking) in the Delaware River Basin is still in place...
- This American Life Digs Deep into the Issues Behind Hydrofracking Fri, 15 Jul 11, 2:41amOn their latest weekly episode, Public Radio International’s popular show, This American Life, digs deep into the issue of hydraulic fracturing — or fracking as it is commonly referred to...