Natural gas is far “greener” than coal and other fossil fuels, but environmentalists worry that leaks of methane – a powerful contributor to global warming – may offset the climate benefits of natural gas. A car-mounted system that can detect leaks of … Continue reading
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the launch of a statewide scientific assessment of oil and gas development in California, including an in-depth environmental study of fracking and other oil and gas projects. The BLM says the outcome of … Continue reading
The Associated Press reports that the latest federal study on hydraulic fracturing is corroborating other recent studies showing no evidence that chemicals used in the drilling process for natural gas have contaminated drinking water supplies. The current study was undertaken by the National … Continue reading
By Dennis R. Luna, P.E., J.D. A recent study prepared by scientists affiliated with Duke University, the University of Rochester, and Cal Poly Pomona titled “Increased Stray Gas Abundance in a Subset of Drinking Water Wells Near Marcellus Shale Gas … Continue reading
By Dennis R. Luna, J.D., P.E., and Michael Newman Part 1 of a 4-part series As oil and gas fracking operations have increased, so have the risks and the potential liability claims associated with enhanced recovery techniques, horizontal wells, water disposal … Continue reading
By Dennis R. Luna and Michael Newman Part 2 of a 4-part series Oil and gas operations by their nature involve some environmental risks, which are well known and typically well managed. But shale gas fracking operations are associated with … Continue reading