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May 30, 2013

Romanian PM rejects 'influence' of anti-shale gas campaigns
Bucharest (AFP) May 29, 2013
Romania's prime minister on Wednesday said the government should not be "influenced" by anti-shale gas campaigns as plans to allow US company Chevron to explore for the resource has sparked protests. The method to extract shale gas is controversial with environmentalists saying it poses serious threats that include contaminating ground water and triggering earthquakes. Cited by news agency Mediafax during a meeting, Victor Ponta told Environment Minister Rovana Plumb that Romania needs to "cont ... read more

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