Airborne measurements put methane emissions from Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin at 12 to 26 tons per hour.
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Ohio Earthquake Directly Tied to Fracking
A small earthquake that occurred in Ohio in 2014 is among the largest earthquakes thought to be induced directly by hydraulic fracturing.
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Mekong River Dams Could Bring Future Food Security Woes
The rapid development of dams in the Mekong River Basin could pose a threat to future environmental stability.
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Miners Left a Pollution Trail in the Great Lakes 6000 Years Ago
Scientists find evidence of ancient copper mining in polluted lake sediments from Isle Royale National Park.
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Report Calls for Balancing Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Concerns
Report focuses on the energy “trilemma” of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.
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Methane Leaks from Oil and Gas Fields Detected from Space
Methane hot spots were detected in the atmosphere near North Dakota’s Bakken formation and the Eagle Ford formation in Texas after oil and gas production ramped up starting in 2009.
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Experts Examine Role Scientists Play in Oil Transportation Issues
Scientists and government officials discuss how science can inform decisions related to transporting crude oil.
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Energy Industry Executives Call for Looser Government Regulations
Industry executives call for loosening U.S. federal government regulations that they say restrict energy exploration and development.
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Greenland Premier Calls for Balanced Development of Natural Resources
With Greenland confronting environmental and economic challenges, Premier Aleqa Hammond has called for developing natural resources while protecting the environment and dealing with climate change.
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China’s Push for Energy Raises Regional Security Concerns
Efforts by China to bolster its energy resources include internal development efforts but also raises regional security concerns.