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July 17, 2012
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The ecology of natural gas
Washington DC (SPX) Jul 17, 2012
"Fracking" stories about shale gas extraction hit the news daily, fueling a growing conflagration between environmental protectionism and economic interests. Otherwise known as hydraulic fracturing, fracking has become a profitable venture thanks to advances in horizontal drilling technology, opening up large US reservoirs and vastly changing the natural gas market. Touted as a clean energy source and a bridge fuel to transition from fossil fuels, natural gas via fracking is also frought with publ ... read more

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Experts: arctic drilling for security
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US Pacific chief affirms commitment to Philippines
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Philippines slams Chinese 'duplicity, intimidation'
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