Fracking boom tied to methane spike in Earth’s atmosphereScientists have measured big increases in the amount of methane, the powerful global warming gas, entering the atmosphere over the last decade. Cows or wetlands have been fingered as possible sources, but new research points to methane emissions from… Aug 15 19August 15, 2019Article at National Geographic
A new study examines the impact of fracking on streams in Arkansas.A new study published today estimates that fracking dangerously depletes water levels in up to 51 percent of streams in Arkansas, where water is taken and pumped deep underground (along with sand and chemicals) to frack a well to access natural… Jan 31 18January 31, 2018Article at Vice
The End of the Oil Age Is Upon Us'Zombie oil' that ought to stay in the ground is kept alive thanks to federal and state governments in the US feeding it billions of dollars. This is oil consumers don't need, and that oil companies therefore wouldn't touch without these subsidies, a… Oct 03 17October 03, 2017Article at Vice
US fossil fuel subsidies a brake on sustainable transportOn-going subsidies paid to oil and gas companies are costing the US government billions of dollars in potential revenue and making the transition to low carbon alternatives much more difficult, particularly in the transport sector, which generates… Dec 16 16December 16, 2016Article at China Dialogue
Mudança climática diante de táticas sujas para energia também sujaUxbridge, Canadá, 5/11/2014 – “As emissões de gases-estufa derivadas da atividade humana são as mais altas já registradas, e estamos vendo cada vez mais eventos meteorológicos e climáticos extremos. Não poderemos impedir um desastre em grande escala,… Nov 05 14November 05, 2014Article at IPS Lat Am
Dirty Energy, Dirty Tactics: The World According to Fossil Fuel GiantsUXBRIDGE, Canada - “Greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are higher than ever, and we’re seeing more and more extreme weather and climate events….We can’t prevent a large scale disaster if we don’t heed this kind of hard science.” Question:… Nov 04 14November 04, 2014Article at Common Dreams
Dirty Energy, Dirty TacticsUXBRIDGE, Canada, Nov 3 2014 (IPS) — “Greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are higher than ever, and we’re seeing more and more extreme weather and climate events….We can’t prevent a large scale disaster if we don’t heed this kind of hard… Nov 03 14November 03, 2014Article at ipsnews.net
Fracking's impact on wildlife remains unknown, study findsA decade into North America’s fracking boom, the impact on wildlife and the environment remains largely unknown, according to a new study. “We’re conducting a giant experiment without even collecting the important data on the water, air, land or… Aug 13 14August 13, 2014Article at the Guardian
Conflict with Local Communities Hits Mining and Oil Companies Where It HurtsActive Citizens, Active Citizens, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Latin America & the Caribbean, Natural Resources, Poverty & SDGs, Projects, Regional Categories,… May 18 14May 18, 2014Article at ipsnews.net
New Study: Fracking Contaminates US Water WellsDrinking water is being contaminated by fracking for natural gas a new US study revealed Monday. More than 80% of drinking water wells at homes within 1 kilometre of active gas drilling operations had an average of 6 times more methane than those… Jun 26 13June 26, 2013Article at The Narwhal
Gas industry methane ‘losses’ recalculated — upEmissions losses in tranmission estimates climb from negligible to nearly ten percent.By Stephen Leahy — This is the first part of a two-part series on methane emissions in British Columbia.Methane emissions from British Columbia's natural gas… May 09 13May 09, 2013Article at Straight Goods
BC LNG Exports Blow Climate Targets Way, Way Out of the WaterThis post is the second of a two part series. Read the first installment, Unreported Emissions From Natural Gas Blow Up BC's Climate Action Plan. Methane leaks from British Columbia's natural gas industry are likely at least 7 times greater than… May 09 13May 09, 2013Article at The Narwhal
Unreported Emissions from Natural Gas Blow Up British Columbia’s Climate Action Plan – BC’s Carbon Footprint Likely 25% Greater Than ReportedThis is the first part of a two-part series on methane emissions in British Columbia. Read Part 2, BC LNG Exports Blow Climate Targets Way, Way Out of the Water. Methane emissions from British Columbia's natural gas industry are likely at least 7… May 08 13May 08, 2013Article at The Narwhal
Canada's environmental activists seen as 'threat to national security'Monitoring of environmental activists in Canada by the country's police and security agencies has become the "new normal", according to a researcher who has analysed security documents released under freedom of information laws. Security and police… Feb 14 13February 14, 2013Article at the Guardian
Shale Gas a Bridge to More Global WarmingClimate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Energy, Environment, Global Governance, Headlines, Natural Resources, North America “Shale gas also has a larger greenhouse gas footprint than oil or coal over the short term,” said Howarth,… Jan 24 12January 24, 2012Article at ipsnews.net
REPORTAGEM: Febre do gás de xisto esquenta o planetaDURBAN, África do Sul, 06/12/2011 – (Tierramérica).- Enquanto a promoção de fontes limpas de energia continua marginalizada dos debates climáticos em Durban, nada detém a exploração de “gás não convencional” nos Estados Unidos e o Canadá. A… Dec 06 11December 06, 2011Article at IPS Lat Am
“Fracking” for Shale Gas: Neither Clean nor GreenClimate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Energy, Environment, Global, Global Governance, Headlines, Natural Resources, Tierramerica Called shale gas, these deposits represent a new and enormous source of fossil fuel. “Fracking is driving… Dec 05 11December 05, 2011Article at ipsnews.net
