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Republican, Democratic lawmakers voice concerns about new drilling rules
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the House have found something in common: Many have issues with the Obama administration’s new regulations requiring companies that drill for oil and natural gas to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Associated Press, Mar 26, 2015.
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Fracking: Communities may miss out on cash payments
Thousands of people exposed to disruption from fracking near their homes could miss out on promised cash payments, while new areas earmarked for drilling are unlikely to be identified until after the election. The Telegraph, United Kingdom. 11 March 2015.
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Shale gas project encounters determined foes deep in Algerian Sahara
In a country of perpetual protest, the antifracking movement, which has been entirely peaceful, is being watched with special interest by the government, opposition parties and political analysts alike. New York Times. 26 February 2015.
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Frosh wades into fracking fight
Attorney General Brian E. Frosh entered the fight over hydraulic fracturing in Maryland on Wednesday, urging state lawmakers to pass a bill with liability standards so tough that critics and some supporters consider it a de facto fracking ban. Baltimore Sun, Maryland. 26 February 2015.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/blog/bs-md-frosh-fracking-20150225-story.html
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Can Jerry Brown truly be a climate action champion if he does not reject fracking?
Until Governor Jerry Brown declares that fracking has no place in California’s future, all claims of the state exemplifying world-class climate leadership will have to come with an asterisk. Call it Jerry Brown’s frackterisk. Los Angeles Times. 6 February 2015.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-hertsgaard-jerry-brown-fracking-20150206-story.html
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We can’t bail out fracking
Governments have to decide whether to rescue oil and gas firms or admit they got energy policy wrong. The Guardian. 4 February 2015.
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/feb/03/fracking-bailout-housing-bubble
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SNP announces indefinite fracking ban in Scotland
SNP ministers have announced an indefinite ban on fracking in Scotland as they intensified their general election battle with Labour over which party is promising the greatest restrictions on the controversial practice. The Telegraph, United Kingdom. 29 January 2015.
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George Osborne urges ministers to fast-track fracking measures in leaked letter
George Osborne has requested that ministers make dozens of interventions to fast-track fracking as a “personal priority”, including the delivery of numerous “asks” from shale gas company Cuadrilla. The Guardian. 26 January 2015.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jan/26/george-osborne-ministers-fast-track-fracking
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In UK, MPs demand moratorium on fracking
A moratorium on fracking in Britain in the interests of combating climate change will be demanded by an influential committee of MPs tomorrow. The Sunday Times, United Kingdom. 25 January 2015. [Subscription Required]
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Jim Murphy: If I’m elected FM I’ll stop fracking
Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy has pledged to stop fracking taking place in Scotland if he is elected as first minister – saying he would not allow the country to be a “guinea pig” for the controversial drilling technique. Edinburgh Scotsman, United Kingdom. 24 January 2015.
http://www.scotsman.com/news/uk/jim-murphy-if-i-m-elected-fm-i-ll-stop-fracking-1-3670041
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