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The Houston Chronicle is reporting that BP, ConocoPhillips and Shell Oil Co., have proposed language for climate change...


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By Greg Russell On March 21, 2010

EPA Hydraulic Frac Study

U.S. EPA has announced that it intends to conduct a comprehensive study of hydraulic fracturing and its potential adverse impacts...


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The Charleston Daily Mail is reporting that legislation to require reporting on source water and disposal plans related to...


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On December 28, 2009, U.S. EPA issued a Notice of Availability of Preliminary 2010 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan (74 Fed. Reg....


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By Greg Russell On February 21, 2010

Congress to Investigate

The Oklahoman is reporting that the House Energy and Commerce Committee will be investigating the environmental risks allegedly...


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The WSJ is reporting that the Director of U.S. EPA's Drinking Water Protection Division believes that states are doing a good job...


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By Greg Russell On December 30, 2009

NYS Drilling Rules

The deadline is fast approaching for filing comments on the NY rulemaking proposal regarding hydraulic fracturing (December 31,...


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The NYT has an article on the growing debate surrounding the use of hydraulic fracturing to produce shale plays. The hook - After...


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We have reported several times on the conflict between environmentalists looking for greater disclosure of the chemicals used in...


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Companion bills were introduced yesterday in both the U.S. House and Senate to repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in...


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