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The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises of the 1970s. But there are some causes for concern.
A new report spans more than 300 peer-reviewed studies to present a comprehensive summary of the risks the industry creates for people’s health and wellbeing, as well as for the planet.
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.
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.
Living near oil and gas production can affect mental health, driving stress and feelings of depression.
Fracking in northeastern British Columbia has left behind tens of thousands of wells. Some of these are leaking — and could threaten the environment and the public’s health.
Fracking in Pennsylvania has led to disadvantages in state school districts.
A permanent fracking ban is needed to end the farce and shift resources into carbon capture and storage.
The fracking boom has led to a large increase of hydrocarbon emissions in rural areas, reversing some regional air toxics trends.
South Africa’s Karoo region potentially holds shale gas that could transform the energy economy of the country. But given the uncertainties around exploration what’s the next logical step?
Why protesters should think about putting their feet up.
From crossing a road to fracking for oil, everything has inherent risks. At best, we can only aim to agree that, on balance, they are contained and justified.
Shale gas holds considerable advantages. But there are still a number of uncertainties around whether South Africa is ready for such a bold step.
There’s a debate over whether fracking should be introduced into Florida, a state with a unique geology and hydrology that introduces a long list of environmental concerns.
Fracking in the US has relied on chemicals linked to a range of health problems but the industry claims UK operations would be far safer.
Different states and countries with shale gas can benefit from the mistakes made by other regions that rushed into fracking. Here’s one state’s plan.
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