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United Kingdom: Flood concern raised over fracking
2014-02-08 21:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Press Association: Concerns have been raised over the risks of giving "fracking" the go-ahead in flood-prone areas of the UK, as parts of the country face continued flooding. Greenpeace said licences had been given to companies to potentially drill for shale gas and oil in some of the areas of Somerset that have been hit by flooding. Government planning guidance shows it will consider applications to drill in areas which are at risk of floods, potentially leaving flood-hit communities facing leaks and pollution from...
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University studies if quakes in North Texas linked to fracking
2014-02-08 00:50:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: A team of scientists has launched a study of seismic activity in North Texas to determine if fracking may be the cause of a series of earthquakes that have rattled two towns in the region since November. The seismic activity in Azle and Reno, northwest of Fort Worth, has national implications, with opponents of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, saying what is happening in the towns points to the dangers of the energy source extraction method. "It's important that we don't rush to conclusions,"...
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Fracking boom in Alberta needs closer scrutiny: NDP
2014-02-05 20:53:00| Canadian Plastics Headlines
Fracking has increased dramatically in the province of Alberta, and the provinces NDP leader wants more information about the impact on drinking water.
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Cuadrilla proposes fracking locations in Lancashire, UK
2014-02-05 01:00:00| Hydrocarbons Technology
Cuadrilla Resources has announced two new exploration sites in Lancashire as part of its plan to realise the full potential of shale gas resources in the region.
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VIDEO: Cuadrilla boss at planned fracking site
2014-02-04 17:17:16| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
John Moylan reports from Roseacre - one of two potential fracking sites in Lancashire - and hears from Cuadrilla boss Francis Egan.
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