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To Frack or Not to Frack? Putting the Debate in Context
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It seems that everyone has an opinion on fracking, and so we should, because, unless you live completely and utterly off the grid, how the nation uses energy does and will affect you.[read more]
Extracted Oil And Gas Wastewater Causing Earthquakes?
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It’s becoming increasingly clear that oil and gas extraction processes are actually weakening the structural integrity of the Earth’s crust just enough to cause more frequent earthquakes, in places not used to them.[read more]
Can You Guess Where the Latest Oil Boom is Occurring?
With the uneasiness to finalize a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline, many may be surprised to hear that the United States is producing oil at its highest level in 20 years.[read more]
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“Good job summarizing the issues. One that you missed, is hinted at by this, "...we still require decades of basic RD&D before renewable energy hopefully reaches the point ...".A fundamental pillar of the renewable ideology is that with enough R & D, we can make breakthroughs happen were ever we want them. Many people truely believe that we'll start by making solar power ...”
“Hey, Max.You're trying to be funny, right? Or are you just not paying attention to anything but anti-nuclear rubbish?There are more than 60 reactors under construction - yes, under construction - around the world today. That's more than at any time since the 1970's, when France built it's huge nuclear fleet.Take a look at this: ...”