The boom in natural gas brought new businesses and jobs to many communities in the US, including some in western Pennsylvania. But now oversupply linked to a mild winter means some of those businesses are going bust and the jobs are disappearing.
Fracking is about to change, and almost no one is happy about it
A new study links a 2011 earthquake in Oklahoma to wells containing waste water from oil and gas extraction.
Fracking Around the Globe
Hydraulic fracturing–aka “fracking”–is transforming the energy landscape in the US. Now there’s a rush to bring the technology to the rest of the world.
Is Fracking Making People Sick?
The jury is out on the public health impacts of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, but some health workers are beginning to collect data in an ongoing search for clues.
Fracking with Propane Instead of Water
A Canadian company is using propane instead of water to extract gas from shale formations. The method is controversial; some question its safety.