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Fracking, Water, and Our World
Posted by Nature World News: None Given on September 25th, 2015
Nature World News: Hydraulic fracturing receives much press and is taking place in many parts of the United States. Just a quick review: Fracking is a process of drilling into the earth, then injecting a high-pressure water mixture into the rock to release the gas inside. The water mixture includes sand and chemicals. The gas then flows to the well's head.
Several issues tend to be noted regarding fracking. These include its water use, the earthquake increase in a number of areas in which fracking has taken place,...
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Final report high-volume hydraulic fracturing in Michigan
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 25th, 2015
ScienceDaily: University of Michigan researchers today released the final version of a report analyzing policy options for the state of Michigan regarding high-volume hydraulic fracturing, the natural gas and oil extraction process commonly known as fracking.
The final report of the U-M Hydraulic Fracturing in Michigan Integrated Assessment consists of six chapters totaling nearly 200 pages. The two-part integrated assessment took three years to complete and is the most comprehensive Michigan-focused resource...
Pope Francis warns environmental destruction could wipe out humanity
Posted by Grist: None Given on September 25th, 2015
Grist: Pope Francis issued a stark warning to the United Nations on Friday morning, telling world leaders assembled for the General Assembly that "large-scale destruction of biodiversity can threaten the very existence of the human species." His speech urged leaders to tackle the unfettered capitalism that he believes is the root cause of environmental destruction, and outlined a religious duty to protect the planet. He also declared a "right of the environment" alongside other fundamental rights like education,...
VIDEO: Pope defends ‘right of environment’
Posted by Washington Post: Juliet Eilperin on September 25th, 2015
BBC: Pope Francis has called on countries to respect the "right of the environment", in a speech to the UN General Assembly.
He told world leaders that mankind was "not authorised to abuse... or destroy it".
"Any harm done to the environment is harm to humanity", he said.