The week in wildlife - The Guardian Dec 21st 2012, 17:23 |
The week in wildlifeThe GuardianA single tree stands in the snow as the Foehnwind blows over the Swiss Alps to bring warm air to the Melchsee-Frutt in central Switzerland. Foehnwinds are dry and warm down-slope winds that are often dubbed 'snow-eaters' for their ability to raise ... | | What Obama's Second Term Means for Hydraulic Fracturing—Wayne D'Angelo Dec 20th 2012, 21:02 | It's an interesting time for hydraulic fractuing. Though the practices used in extracting natural gas has been around for more than half a century, it's come under much scrutiny lately following number allegations surrounding earthquakes and groundwater contamination. President Obama's first term saw much regulation in the industry, and Kelley Drye's Wayne D'Angelo joins me today to explain what we can expect from the next four years. D'Angelo is an author on Kelley Drye's hydraulic fracturing blog, Fracking Insider. | Views: 0 0 ratings | Time: 09:08 | More in News & Politics |
| Digging Deeper: Get the Facts on Hydraulic Fracturing Dec 18th 2012, 18:35 | See www.canadiannaturalgas.ca or www.capp.ca The world needs more energy and a cleaner environment too. As demand for energy increases, we must look for innovative ways to safely and responsibly develop our natural resources. Hydraulic fracturing is a safe, proven technology that has opened up abundant sources of the cleanest burning fossil fuel - natural gas. Through continued innovation and responsible operations, Canada is leading the way in developing this important resource to help meet the world's growing energy demand. | Views: 10 1 ratings | Time: 02:44 | More in Science & Technology |
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