Articles Tagged With 'Hydraulic Fracturing'
Democrats Call for Studies as Industry Assails Proposals to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing
Legislators who've been pushing a bill to regulate a controversial natural gas drilling process are now calling for further scientific study, a change in tack made under intense lobbying pressure and after a personal request from Colorado's Democratic governor.
Energy Industry Sways Congress With Misleading Data
The two key arguments that the oil and gas industry is using to fight federal regulation of the natural gas drilling process called hydraulic fracturing are challenged by the same data and reports the industry is using to bolster its position.
FRAC Act—Congress Introduces Twin Bills to Control Drilling and Protect Drinking Water
Legislation would give the EPA oversight of a drilling process that is suspected of contaminating aquifers.
New York State Drilling Bill Would Override State Regulators to Protect Water
A proposal seeks to ban a controversial natural gas production technique near the New York City watershed.
Industry Defends Federal Loophole for Drilling Before Packed Congressional Hearing
An oil and gas process called hydraulic fracturing is exempt from federal oversight, but Congress may change that.
Natural Gas Drilling Debate Heats Up
With growing evidence of water contamination, the gas industry tries to head off new rules from Congress.
Natural Gas Politics
Natural gas drilling is exempt from restrictions of the Safe Drinking Water Act, but congressional Democrats are working on legislation to change that.
EPA Administrator Forecasts Potential Shift on Bush-Era Drilling Loophole
Environmentalists want the government to start regulating the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing.
16 Cattle Drop Dead Near Mysterious Fluid at Gas Drilling Site
The chemicals that companies use to develop natural gas reserves remain closely guarded -- and unregulated -- secrets.
Officials in Three States Pin Water Woes on Gas Drilling
Methane has been seeping into aquifers across North America, raising questions about the risks of natural gas production..
Setting the Record Straight on Hydraulic Fracturing
Details of the drilling process remain unknown, but the cases of water contamination are beyond dispute.
Where Things Stand: Environmental Pitfalls of Drilling for Natural Gas in the U.S.
The discovery of contaminated water has brought calls to slow down the unbridled production of natural gas across the country.
