• Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
Fracking Caused the 3.0M Earthquake That Struck Ohio's Poland Township in March 2014

Fracking Caused the 3.0M Earthquake That Struck Ohio's Poland Township in March 2014

That month, hydraulic fracturing activities in this part of the US caused another four recorded earthquakes

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
Fracking Chemicals Linked to Reproductive and Developmental Issues

Fracking Chemicals Linked to Reproductive and Developmental Issues

Study argues the chemical compounds released during hydraulic fracturing activities are a threat to public health

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 16th, 2014
Last Year, Fracking Caused Hundreds of Earthquakes in Ohio, US

Last Year, Fracking Caused Hundreds of Earthquakes in Ohio, US

The earthquakes occurred in Harrison County, researchers say neither of them was strong enough to be felt by the public

3D Printed Rocks Are Helping Scientists Better Understand Fracking

3D Printed Rocks Are Helping Scientists Better Understand Fracking

Such rocks make it possible for specialists to figure out what exactly happens with fluids and oil in the underground

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 5th, 2014
Greenpeace Anti-Fracking Protesters Pay David Cameron a Home Visit

Greenpeace Anti-Fracking Protesters Pay David Cameron a Home Visit

The environmentalists pretended to turn the Prime Minister's home into a fracking site

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 2nd, 2014
Paul McCartney Wants the UK to Implement a Moratorium on Fracking

Paul McCartney Wants the UK to Implement a Moratorium on Fracking

The musician does not think shale gas exploration can ensure energy security

Wastewater Disposal Can Cause Quakes at Greater Distances than Believed

Wastewater Disposal Can Cause Quakes at Greater Distances than Believed

Researchers say wastewater disposal can affects areas tens of kilometers away

Fracking Sites Release Way More Methane than Estimated, Study Finds

Fracking Sites Release Way More Methane than Estimated, Study Finds

This means that natural gas might not be as clean as many people think it to be

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 14th, 2014
British People Would Rather Live Next to a Wind Farm than a Fracking Site

British People Would Rather Live Next to a Wind Farm than a Fracking Site

Poll finds the majority of people in Britain are not fans of hydraulic fracturing

Is Fracking Really All That Bad?

Is Fracking Really All That Bad?

Hydraulic fracturing is a highly controversial practice, many oppose it

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 12th, 2014
Hydraulic Fracturing Led to Earthquakes in Ohio's Appalachians

Hydraulic Fracturing Led to Earthquakes in Ohio's Appalachians

This is the first time the two phenomena were linked in a study

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 7th, 2014
Dozens of Anti-Fracking Protests Held in Romania This Past Sunday

Dozens of Anti-Fracking Protests Held in Romania This Past Sunday

Protesters demanded that a ban on hydraulic fracturing be implemented immediately

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 17th, 2014
California Witnesses Its Largest Anti-Fracking Rally Yet

California Witnesses Its Largest Anti-Fracking Rally Yet

The protest was held in Sacramento this past Saturday, thousands took part in it

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 17th, 2014
Over 75% of Britons Fully Support Wind Farms

Over 75% of Britons Fully Support Wind Farms

There are many who think wind power can help limit climate change, boost the economy

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2014
Los Angeles Moves to Institute a Moratorium on Fracking

Los Angeles Moves to Institute a Moratorium on Fracking

The city is the largest in the US to have until now implemented one such initiative

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 25th, 2014
Colorado Moves to Regulate Methane Emissions Resulting from Fracking

Colorado Moves to Regulate Methane Emissions Resulting from Fracking

The state is the first in the US to roll out such legislation

Proximity to Fracking Sites Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects

Proximity to Fracking Sites Linked to Increased Risk of Birth Defects

Congenital heart defects and neural tube defects are the most common issues

 
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