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Minister to make fracking decision

2015-11-27 08:13:59| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The decision to allow shale gas drilling - or fracking - in Lancashire will be made directly by the government, it has emerged.

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Experts recommend modeling to avoid earthquakes resulting from fracking

2015-11-10 16:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

ScienceDaily: Using computer analysis prior to drilling could limit seismic events as a result of hydraulic fracturing, according to new research published in the Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," is used to break the subsurface rock mass into pieces and is done by injecting high-pressure fluid. While this gives the fluid or gas more paths to reach production wells, it also leads to several environmental problems, one of which is the unwanted shaking of the ground...

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Academics fear fracking research could be manipulated by industry cash

2015-11-05 07:26:52| Oil & Gas - Topix.net

NEW research that will determine whether fracking will be allowed out in Scotland must be conducted by independent experts and not based on findings from consultants funded by the oil and gas industry, experts have warned. The co-author of a new paper, published today, argues that Scotland can lead the global debate on unconventional gas extraction but concerns have been raised that government agencies may not have the staff or resources to conduct a truly independent probe into safety or potential impacts on public health.

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Pennsylvania Township Passes Bill of Rights Banning Fracking Wastewater Injection Wells

2015-11-04 17:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

EcoWatch: Last night, the people of Grant Township adopted the countrys first municipal charter establishing a local bill of rights. The Grant Bill of Rights codifies environmental and democratic rights, and bans fracking wastewater injection wells as a violation of those rights. Grant joins growing numbers of communities across Pennsylvania and the U.S. that are coming together in a community rights movement to stand up to a system of law that forces fracking waste wells and other practices into communities,...

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