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Chemistry World July 2, 2015 Phillip Broadwith	Fracking prohibited in New York state and Lancashire Local rulings in the UK and US will prohibit hydraulic fracturing for shale gas.
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Chemistry World September 4, 2012 Andrew Turley	Artists form anti-fracking group Artists and celebrities in the US have formed a group to oppose hydraulic fracturing, known colloquially as fracking, in the state of New York.
Chemistry World April 23, 2013 Emma Stoye	Invest in research or be left behind, UK academies warn The UK's four national academies have called on the government to increase investment in research over the next decade or risk being overtaken by international competitors.
Chemistry World November 12, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	Fracking risks are manageable, says UK industry body The risk of contaminating groundwater aquifers as a result of shale gas exploration in the UK is 'negligible', says the Chemical Industries Association, and proper regulation will minimize the risk of contaminating surface water with fracking fluids.
Chemistry World July 23, 2015 Maria Burke	Failure to allay public concerns hobbling UK fracking Fracking proposals in the UK have so far been accompanied by significant public unease.
Chemistry World February 10, 2015 Emma Stoye	Science societies urge next UK government to invest more in research The next UK government should invest twice as much in research, according to a joint statement released by the National Academies.
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The Motley Fool June 3, 2011 David Lee Smith	Fracking Should Benefit From Shareholders' Attention Natural gas development should benefit from shareholders' close attention.
The Motley Fool December 23, 2011 David Lee Smith	Fracking Woes Could Help China Blow Past Us As we dither, China could take a fracking lead. More than a few industry observers would echo concerns about EPA overzealousness potentially leading to a moratorium on fracking in the U.S.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2011 David Lee Smith	Fracking Has Added Another Problem Is fracking the reason Arkansas' earthquakes are up more than 20 times in a year?
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The Motley Fool November 4, 2011 Aimee Duffy	Shareholders Press for Fracking Disclosure Leading corporate proxy firm supports greater transparency for hydraulic fracturing operations.
Chemistry World July 27, 2011 Sean Milmo	UK government sets aside 1000 places for top researchers The UK chemistry sector has given a mostly cool response to a government scheme to attract top chemists, chemical engineers and other scientists from outside the EU, while tightening restrictions on immigration.
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Chemistry World March 9, 2010 Anna Lewcock	Fund science or risk economic downfall Leading researchers and former science ministers have today warned the UK government it risks 'throwing away' years of investment unless the UK keeps pace with science funding levels in other countries.
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Chemistry World September 8, 2010 Andrew Turley	Vince Cable: science cuts are coming Taxpayers should only back research that makes money or is academically exceptional, UK business secretary Vince Cable said today in his first speech on science.
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Chemistry World November 15, 2011 Sean Milmo	Fracking with propane gel An alternative approach to hydraulic fracturing or fracking of shale rock to release tightly-stored natural gas that may be safer than conventional techniques is being tested across North America.
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Chemistry World September 30, 2014 Rebecca Trager	Backlash as EPA considers fracking chemicals disclosure rules The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates is warning that new U.S. EPA rules could jeopardize the trade secrets of its members, which include small businesses that manufacture chemicals used in oil and gas exploration.
Chemistry World May 8, 2014 Phillip Broadwith	UK Lords urge government to take lead on fracking The UK House of Lords economic affairs select committee has suggested that regulatory complexity is holding back shale gas exploration, and urged the government to take a stronger lead.
Geotimes March 2007 Carolyn Gramling	New Madrid Fault Dying? A series of devastating earthquakes that altered the course of the Mississippi River in the early 19th century may have been among the last gasps of an old, dying fault system, a controversial new study suggests.
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