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Thanks to hydraulic fracturing, often referred to as fracking, there’s a
ton of natural gas available on the market right now. Those in the industry
hail the practice as a blessing, allowing gas companies to access deposits
locked in previously impenetrable rock. Although many have trumpeted
the resulting decline in gas prices as proof that fracking needs to continue,
they’ve kept details of its undesirable consequences closer to the chest.
Look Close at Fracking and You’ll Say “No Way”
The more you learn about fracking, the less you’re going to like it.
Fracking comment period to open Wednesday
Supporters and opponents of hydraulic fracturing are gearing up for
what could be the public’s last chance to be heard on the state’s review of
shale-gas drilling.
U.K. Dash for Shale Gas a Test for Global Fracking
The starting gun has sounded for the United Kingdom’s “dash for
gas,” as the media here have dubbed it.
As early as this week, a moratorium on shale gas production is
expected to be lifted. And plans to streamline and speed the regulatory
process through a new Office for Unconventional Gas and Oil were
unveiled last week in the annual autumn budget statement by the
chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne.
Father of fracking Mitchell urges regulators get tough on drillers
George Mitchell, the de facto “father” of fossil fuel fracking, has
some unlikely policy stances when it comes to drilling regulation.
Couple caught up in fracking debate
A rural Williamson County couple was surprised to learn that the
rights they own for oil and gas on their property may not protect them
from the possibility of fracking on their land.
Westchester lawmakers unanimously ban fracking fluid
The Westchester County the Board of Legislators voted unanimously
on Monday to ban fracking fluids from the county.
America wants to unleash its gas on other countries
Guys, thanks to fracking, we have so much natural gas. So much.
Like, if you filled up party balloons with the natural gas America produces