A new study by the University of Texas at Arlington has found higher concentrations of heavy metals in ground water near natural gas wells. Associate Professor Kevin Schug of the Department of …
Fracking for Geothermal Energy
France outlawed hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in 2011, yet companies are being granted licenses for fracking – as long as the fractures will be used for geothermal energy. Do the risks of …
My Water's On Fire Tonight – Fracking: the Music Video
This groovy little video does a good job of explaining what is going on during hydraulic fracturing and why it's such a concern to so many. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process for …
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Colorado Oil and Gas Industry Sues Town That Bans Fracking Within City Limits
When the town of Longmont, Colorado banned hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and the storage of fracking waste within their city limits, the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, an industry group, filed …
South Africa Fracking Arid Karoo
South Africa lifted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing last week and shale gas exploration will soon begin in the arid Karoo region. Worries about the water supply in the Karoo were voiced by …
University of Texas Study Finds Correlation Between Injection Wells and Small Earthquake Clusters
A study from the University of Texas found a correlation between injection wells – wells used to dispose of wastewater from hydraulic fracturing – and clusters of small earthquakes. The study looked …