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Fracking in the UK has a difficult history – economic theory suggests that whether fracking should occur is a simple case of consent and compensation.
Lake Eyre Basin contains one of the few pristine river systems left in the world. But new research shows oil and gas activity is extending its tentacles into these fragile environments.
Fracking resonates with anxieties over deindustrialisation and decarbonisation.
It’s great news Origin is walking away from fracking and gas. But other companies are still keen to frack the Beetaloo despite climate and environment concerns.
Britain was once sat on huge gas reserves, but most of it leaked away long ago.
Liz Truss has appointed a loyal cabinet with varied environmental credentials. What will this mean for UK climate action?
New regulations for protecting water resources during oil exploration are inadequate and should be reviewed.
Despite banning fracking in 2019, the UK government recently decided to review its safety.
Why recent calls for the UK to resuscitate shale gas exploration are for the birds.
New research shows how fracking could pose a threat to surface water quality, with consequences for human and environmental health.
Fracking the Beetaloo Basin has potential environmental and social harms that affect the Traditional owners in the Northern Territory.
If confirmed, US Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico would be the first Native American to run the agency that interacts with tribal nations. But her agenda extends far beyond Indian Country.
We discovered 11 (and probably more) new species of stygofauna living in water underground. These animals are usually blind, beautifully translucent and long-limbed.
Some speculated that voters in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado and Texas would vote against Joe Biden because of his plans to phase out fossil fuels.
Republicans claim that Biden’s clean-energy program would mean massive job losses in the oil-and-gas sector. The figures cited are not supported by the facts.
Living near oil and gas production can affect mental health, driving stress and feelings of depression.
Fracking in Botswana could have an impact not only the country’s groundwater, but also that of Namibia and South Africa.
Investment in gas will not herald Australia’s economic recovery. It’s likely to hinder it.
Oil prices are going through what some have termed Black April, but the bigger question is what happens longer term to US oil.
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Associate Professor of Sociology; Co-Founder, Center for Environmental Justice at CSU, Colorado State University
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Associate Professor in the Centre for Environmental Management, University of the Free State
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Professor of Geophysics, Durham University
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Program Manager for Unconventional Resources, Australian School of Petroleum, Adelaide University
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Pro-Vice Chancellor: Global and Sustainability, Newcastle University
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Professor of Geoenergy, Carbon Capture and Storage, Durham University
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Professor of Law, Deakin University
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Professor of Health, Safety and Environment, School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Macquarie University
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Professor of Global Energy, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick