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Stanford Scientists Show Fracking Linked to Groundwater Contamination in Pavillion, Wyoming
Posted by EcoWatch: Andy Rowell on April 1st, 2016
EcoWatch: As the fracking industry tries to expand internationally, being promoted as a so-called clean bridge fuel, it is increasingly clear the industry has not one, but two, Achilles heels.
The first is the release of the potent greenhouse gas, methane. The second is water pollution and the threat the controversial technique poses to drinking water.
Both areas are highly disputed, but nearly every week new research reveals new evidence of harm by fracking.
Two weeks ago, new research was published...
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Fracking Boom Bursts in Face of Low Oil Prices
Posted by EcoWatch: Andy Rowell on September 15th, 2015
EcoWatch: The oil cartel, OPEC, has confirmed what has been obvious to many for months: U.S. shale production is in deep, deep trouble as the fracking boom bursts in the face of low oil prices.
The cartel published its latest monthly oil market report yesterday revealing that it believes it is winning the price war it started with the U.S. shale industry.
The report is seen as a must-read for people within the oil industry.
“In North America, there are signs that U.S. production has started to respond...
4 Arrested Blockading the U.S. First Tarsands Mine in Utah
Posted by EcoWatch: Andy Rowell on August 11th, 2015
EcoWatch: Dozens of environmental activists have signaled that the expansion of the tar sands in Utah will not happen without a fight.
Yesterday, about 40 protestors disrupted the work on the Utah tar sands strip mine, the first to be built in the U.S., located in the Book Cliffs wilderness area.
The activists blocked a road using two tripods trying to stop traffic on the road which the tar sands firm, U.S. Oil Sands, is constructing south east of Salt Lake City.
The company is starting an $80 million...
While New Brunswick Fracking Protests Continue, Neighboring Newfoundland Enacts Moratorium
Posted by EcoWatch: Andy Rowell on November 6th, 2013
EcoWatch: As First Nations continue to fight fracking in New Brunswick, the neighboring provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has halted the controversial drilling technique.
The government is arguing that more research is needed to see if it is safe for both people and the environment.
Gros Morne National Park is a world heritage site located on the west coast of Newfoundland. The tourist destination lies above Western Newfoundland`s shale oil reserves.
Western Newfoundland’s shale-oil...