Hydraulic Fracking

Fracking

The End of New Hydraulic Fracking Permits in California Would Still be a Half Measure

As part of a series of dramatic environmental announcements in September, Gov. Gavin Newsom has promised to work with legislators to end new hydraulic fracking permits in California.

October 1, 2020 - Palm Springs Desert Sun

Can the Growing Risk of Human-Made Earthquakes Be Managed?

A new study aims to broaden the understanding of an increasing number of human-caused earthquakes. Fracking might not be entirely to blame.

February 22, 2015 - Pacific Standard

Fracking Debate Shifts To $

The public is increasingly showing support for hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas - and it's reflected at the ballot box as many pro-drilling candidates were elected. In fact, the debate has shifted from banning to what to do with new tax revenue.

November 24, 2012 - USA Today

Fracking Leads to Natural Gas Price Drops

Fracking technology led to a gas boom--now there's so much gas available, that prices have dropped along with demand.

January 26, 2012 - NPR

New Fracking Woe: Earthquakes

Youngstown, OH has experienced 11 quakes, including one rated 4.0, which may be tied to deep disposal wells for the water used in the hydraulic fracking process of natural gas drilling.

January 6, 2012 - NPR- Science

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

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The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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