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Oklahoma ‘Earthquake Swarm’ May Be Linked Wastewater Disposal from Fracking
Posted by Huffington Post: Ryan Grenoble on October 25th, 2013
Huffington Post: From 1975 to 2008, central Oklahoma experienced an average of one to three magnitude 3.0 earthquakes or larger. Since 2008, that average has increased to around 40 per year, according to data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS has termed the swell an "earthquake swarm," and on Tuesday, it ruled out the possibility this sharp increase is a naturally occurring phenomenon. "We've statistically analyzed the recent earthquake rate changes and found that they do not seem to be due to typical,...
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Opponents Blast Wisconsin Bill Scaling Back Frac Sand Mine Rules
Posted by Associated Press: Todd Richmond on October 25th, 2013
Associated Press: A Republican bill that would scale back local sand mine regulations amounts to an unwarranted attack on small government and could put people who live around the operations at risk, the measure`s opponents told lawmakers Thursday.
Dozens of people packed a public hearing in front of the Senate mining committee, forcing pages to open up two overflow rooms. Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, told the committee her district includes dozens of mines and people who have to live with the operations deserve...
As Pipeline Concerns Mount, Focus Returns to Great Lakes
Posted by Midwest Energy News: Kari Lydersen on October 25th, 2013
Midwest Energy News: When a ruptured pipeline spilled 20,000 barrels of oil into a North Dakota wheat field last month, a state health official said it was "the best place it could`ve occurred" - far from population centers and water supplies.
But what if a similar spill occurs in the worst place?
That`s the concern raised in a video released by a national environmental group this month.
In the cold, fast-flowing depths of the Straits of Mackinac run pipelines which the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) says...
Australia: Climate change raising fire risk
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on October 25th, 2013
Sydney Morning Herald: Climate change is increasing the probability of extreme bushfire conditions, a report by the nation's leading climate change advisory body has found.
The landmark study by the Climate Council - the independent organisation established after the Abbott government abolished the Climate Commission in September - warns of increasing days of extreme fire danger in future across south-eastern Australia.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt launching an environment app in Victoria. Photo: Angela Wylie ...