Results for keyword: Hydraulic fracturing
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Oil and gas companies pour money into research universities
In the midst of the nation’s current oil and gas frenzy and controversies over fracking, energy company contributions to schools are raising questions about academic integrity.
by Joshua Zaffos, Jan 22, 2013 -
The Bakken oil play spurs a booming business -- in water
Hydraulic fracturing's extraordinary appetite for water is creating friction between North Dakota's farmers and drillers.
by Nicholas Kusnetz, Aug 06, 2012 -
Fracking is the big new gun
Hydraulic fracturing is changing the energy industry -- and the entire nation -- in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
by Randy Udall, Mar 29, 2012 -
Hydrofracked: One man's quest for answers about natural gas drilling
A Wyoming farmer battles industry and bureaucracy trying to find out whether hydraulic fracturing -- used in natural gas drilling -- polluted his drinking water.
by Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, Jun 27, 2011 -
A lonely crusade
A Wyoming farmer's long struggle to find out what's polluting his water gets the attention of the EPA - and inspires reporter Abrahm Lustgarten of ProPublica.
by Ray Ring, Jun 26, 2011 -
Western wish list for Obama
Eleven key Westerners speak with HCN about their hopes and worries for an Obama administration.
by Ray Ring, Dec 22, 2008






