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Fearing Gasland
The natural gas industry is afraid that Josh Fox, director of the muckraking film Gasland, might win an Oscar…
Caution urged on natural gas development
Interior Sec. Ken Salazar called this week for natural gas firms to reveal the chemical stew used in hydraulic fracturing on federal lands.
NY approves hydraulic fracturing moratorium
The New York State legislature placed a temporary halt to hydraulic fracturing while state and federal agencies review the controversial drilling method believed to contaminate drinking water wells.
Firms duck fracking fluid disclosure rules
Two chemical manufacturers are seeking an exemption from new Wyoming disclosure regulations for chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing, a natural gas drilling process suspected of polluting groundwater.
Wyoming rule to reveal secret fracking fluid
In a bid to head off EPA water regulators from increasing drill rig oversight, the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission is getting tough on disclosing the mystery chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing operations.
Roundhouse grudge match: water vs cattle
The New Mexico Supreme Court rejected a cattlemen group's request to halt a series of public hearings this week to protect state water sources in wilderness areas.
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