A small earthquake that occurred in Ohio in 2014 is among the largest earthquakes thought to be induced directly by hydraulic fracturing.
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Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Fields Detected from Space
Methane hot spots were detected in the atmosphere near North Dakota’s Bakken formation and the Eagle Ford formation in Texas after oil and gas production ramped up starting in 2009.
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Experts Examine Role Scientists Play in Oil Transportation Issues
Scientists and government officials discuss how science can inform decisions related to transporting crude oil.
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Energy Industry Executives Call for Looser Government Regulations
Industry executives call for loosening U.S. federal government regulations that they say restrict energy exploration and development.
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Greenland Premier Calls for Balanced Development of Natural Resources
With Greenland confronting environmental and economic challenges, Premier Aleqa Hammond has called for developing natural resources while protecting the environment and dealing with climate change.
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Geological Data Preservation Program Receives Bipartisan Support
Experts called for Congress to reauthorize the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act. They said the data are key for natural resource development and management.
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A Rapid Response Study of the Hercules Gas Well Blowout
Following the 23 July 2013 blowout of a gas production in the Gulf of Mexico owned by Hercules Offshore, scientists established a rapid response study to investigate the environmental effects.
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Nuclear Waste Disposal: A Cautionary Tale for Shale Gas
The shale gas industry can learn from the controversy over waste disposal that the nuclear energy industry has faced.