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Decision to Frack Britain's Parks Takes Industry Influence To New Extremes
Despite UK minsters asserting the alleged economic benefits of fracking, many in Britain question the government’s new plan that puts human health, safety and the country's natural beauty at stake.
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In Breakthrough Decision, New York Court Rules That Towns Can Ban Fracking
The precedent-setting ruling Monday enables the towns of Dryden and Middlefield to use local zoning laws to outlaw oil and gas drilling within municipal borders.
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Asserting Community Bill of Rights, a Colorado City Files Suit to Halt Fracking
Residents of Lafayette, Colo., filed a first-of-its-kind class action lawsuit demanding their right to ban drilling.
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Texas Fracking Verdict Puts Oil and Gas Industry On Notice About Toxic Emissions
Between February 2010 and July 2011, Lisa and Bob Parr filed 13 complaints about air pollution from gas and oil operations near their ranch in Wise County, Texas.
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As Fracking Steams Ahead In Ohio, Regulations and Public Safety Take a Back Seat
Gas drilling is booming and toxic waste is abundant in the state, where legislators have acted modestly to address growing health and environmental concerns.
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Texas Mayor Demands Fracking Data After 300 Earthquakes Jolt Gas Drilling Region
Critics say the state has acted too slowly in investigating the unusual seismic activity and its possible links to fracking activities.
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Why U.S. Fracking Companies are Licking Their Lips Over Ukraine
From climate change to Crimea, the natural gas industry is supreme at exploiting crisis for private gain.
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Eye of the Fracking Needle: Exposing the Proppants Trade in Port Of Olympia
Conflict is brewing in this Pacific Northwest shipping hub, where hardened proppant beads come in from China and get shipped east, making possible the deep-fracking operations in North Dakota.
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Could Florida Become the New Fracking Frontier?
A state House panel gave the green light to two pro-fracking bills – neither of which requires that companies disclose the amount or concentration of chemicals they use to blast deep underground for gas and oil.
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After Fracking Blast in Pennsylvania, Chevron Offers Pizza
A Chevron well in the preparation stages for fracking exploded last week in Pennsylvania, causing a fire that lasted for four days.