Fracking causes massive surge in methane emissions
Among greenhouse gasses, methane is now the second most important one causing climate change. Its expansion in the last few ...
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UK to allow fracking companies to use ‘any substance’ under homes, despite 99% public opposition
A new proposed amendment in the UK would make a mockery of existing European shale gas regulation. If the new regulation ...
Natural gas does little to curb emissions and mitigate climate change
Coal fired power plant in Germany. US policymakers are considering substituting coal for natural gas by ...
The top 7 countries responsible for global warming
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters ranks the the top seven contributing countries to global warming. Together, these nations ...
France bans fracking – decision is ‘absolute’
France's ban on hydraulic fracking was completed, with the court upholding a 2011 law which prohibited the practice and cancelled ...
US Surpasses Russia and Saudi Arabia as World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer
A new report released by the Energy Information Administration showed that the US will end 2013 as the largest producer ...
Transit buses fueled by natural gas more viable than diesel or electric
Researchers at Purdue University found that a local bus system running on natural gas is more economically feasible and less ...
New study links high levels arsenic and other contaminants to hydraulic fracking sites
A new study of 100 private water wells in and near the Barnett Shale showed elevated links of contaminants such ...
Fracking accident leaks benzene into Colorado stream
Here we go: once again, Colorado's fracking boom raised fears that something dangerous will be leaked in the water, and ...
Everything you wanted to know about shale gas drilling (but were afraid to ask)
People ask me about shale gas all the time - I guess it goes with being a geologist. As much ...