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Chemistry World February 20, 2012 Patrick Walter	Risk of water pollution by fracking overstated The hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, process - injecting high pressure water, sand and chemicals into a shale bed to release natural gas - is not responsible for groundwater contamination, according to a new study.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2011 Dan Dzombak	Fracking, the Music Video Investigative journalism nonprofit ProPublica along with students from New York University have come out with a music video on hydraulic fracturing, more commonly called fracking.
Chemistry World August 29, 2014 Elisabeth Bowley	Concerns over chemical treatment of reclaimed fracking fluid In the next 50 years, over one trillion gallons of water will be used in shale gas extraction but research from scientists in the US suggests that environmentally detrimental compounds are being created when this fluid is recycled.
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 June 22, 2011 David Lee Smith	With Texas' New Fracking Law, Squabbles Will Continue Texas' new law on chemicals disclosure should hit other fracking states.
Chemistry World October 18, 2011 Andrew Turley	European Fracking Boom 'Doubtful' Fracking has taken off in the US in recent years, driven by high oil prices and concerns about energy security. But environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential for hazardous chemicals to leak into water sources.
Chemistry World October 9, 2013	Solvay expands surfactants business with Chemlogics buyout Speciality chemicals group Solvay has agreed to buy Chemlogics -- a US firm specializing in chemicals for oil and gas exploration -- for $1.3 billion ( 840 million) in cash.
Chemistry World April 25, 2014 Mark Peplow	Frack and blue Rather than lobbying for shale gas, a more fruitful strategy for the European chemical industry might be increasing its market share in higher-value chemicals production.
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.
IndustryWeek May 18, 2011	The New Black Gold Experts say the shale gas boom presents a historic opportunity for U.S. manufacturers and the nation's energy security.
Information Today June 20, 2011	EPA Releases Two New Databases With Chemical Toxicity and Exposure Data The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the release of two databases that make it easier to find data about chemicals.
Chemistry World June 13, 2011 Rebecca Trager	EPA discloses confidential chemical information The US Environmental Protection Agency has made public company data on over 150 chemicals used in more than 100 health and safety studies.
Chemistry World December 19, 2011 Rebecca Trager	US agencies collaborate to test 10,000 chemicals A high-speed robotic screening system jointly initiated by three key US health agencies began testing more than 10,000 chemical compounds for potential toxicity on 7 December.
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.
Chemistry World January 26, 2010 Rebecca Renner	EPA targets chemical confidentiality loopholes The US Environmental Protection Agency is taking a tougher stance on confidentiality claims that allow firms to prevent the names of chemicals identified as potential health risks being made available to the public.
Chemistry World September 18, 2012 James Urquhart	UN report urges chemical industry to clean-up Governments and industry worldwide must address the management of chemicals in order to curtail the escalating heath and environmental risks associated with the widespread production, use and disposal of chemicals, warns the United Nations Environment Program.
The Motley Fool January 21, 2011 Alyce Lomax	Shareholders Demand Some Fracking Answers This controversial method of extracting oil and gas has reached investors' radar.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2012 Brian Stoffel	Does Fracking Stand a Quaking Chance? At the request of the state of Ohio, Northstar Disposal Services has closed a well while it is determined if fracking caused a recent earthquake.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2010 David Lee Smith	Solutions to Shale's Problems A shift to natural gas could benefit us all.
Information Today May 3, 2010	EPA Releases New Chemical Toxicity Database This database allows scientists and the interested public to search and download thousands of toxicity testing results on hundreds of chemicals. ToxRefDB captures 30 years and $2 billion of testing results.
Chemistry World February 28, 2013 Andrew Turley	Does chemical regulation boost innovation? According to a report from the Center for International Environmental Law, a US environmental group, tougher chemical regulation has sparked the continuous invention of safer chemicals.
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.
Chemistry World January 26, 2015 Phillip Broadwith	UK calls for fracking restrictions The UK parliament's Environmental Audit Committee has called for further restrictions of where and how fracking is allowed.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2011 David Lee Smith	Unconventional Gas Is Now Lurking in Asia With shale gas growing U.S. reserves, can the rest of the world keep up?
BusinessWeek March 3, 2011 Efstathiou & Chipman	Fracking: The Great Shale Gas Rush Natural gas derived from the process is lifting the economy, but it's environmentally risky. The Obama Administration may need to rethink its hands-off policy on fracking, despite the national job and energy benefits.
Chemistry World June 23, 2009 Rebecca Trager	EPA halts its chemical review effort The US Environmental Protection Agency is reevaluating its existing chemicals assessment framework and has suspended its Chemical Assessment and Management Program.
Chemistry World April 14, 2015 Laura Fisher	Making fracking greener Researchers in the US have created a chemically-responsive fluid to efficiently fracture rocks that could decrease the amount of energy required for fracking.
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 June 28, 2012 Laura Howes	Fracking given green light by UK report The controversial practice of fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, has been given a boost by a new report published today by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change.
The Motley Fool July 2, 2010 David Lee Smith	The Dirty Secret of Shale Gas An award-winning film hammers the shale-gas industry. HBO recently aired GasLand, a film by rookie Pennsylvania documentarian Josh Fox.
The Motley Fool December 20, 2011 Alex Planes	Kansas Has a Fracking Good Time With Oil and Gas Exploration New plans for south-central Kansas could expand the pie for several companies.
Chemistry World June 28, 2013 Emma Stoye	UK government to boost shale gas industry The government's announcement includes new planning guidelines and possible tax breaks for companies intending to extract the gas.
Chemistry World March 30, 2009 Rebecca Trager	EPA announces new chemical toxicity plan New regulations mean the agency will now rely less on animal testing to assess toxicity and risk, focusing instead on using advanced tools from fields like genomics, molecular biology and computational sciences.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2011 Aimee Duffy	Natural Gas 201 An intro to shale plays, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
Chemistry World November 24, 2014 Hepeng Jia	China looks to alternative hydrocarbons to fuel its future China is quickening its efforts to explore alternative energy sources ranging from 'flammable ice' to shale gas, although technological bottlenecks and environmental concerns are hampering efforts to commercialize them.
Financial Advisor November 2012 Jerilyn Klein Bier	Chemical Solutions Safer chemical management strategies can help prevent toxic financial fallout. Consumer products companies are also moving away from controversial chemicals such as triclosan, an antibiotic agent used in soaps.
Chemistry World March 11, 2015 Ned Stafford	State of Europe's environment scrutinized The European Environment Agency says progress has been made toward cleaning Europe's air and water and reducing waste disposal, but that major environmental challenges remain.
Chemistry World August 21, 2015 Harriet Brewerton	Paper device tracks fracking pollution Scientists in the US have developed a simple paper-based sensor for detecting bromide ions in water. The device could be used to check if fracking fluids have seeped into water supplies.
Chemistry World January 12, 2010 Sarah Houlton	EU to look into chemical mixture exposure The Council of the EU has called on the European Commission to look at whether current legislation adequately assesses the risks from exposure to multiple chemicals from different sources.
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The Motley Fool April 13, 2011 David Lee Smith	Cornell University Flunks Fracking Hydraulic fracturing finishes behind both coal and wrestling at Cornell University, which is garnering attention for a research report it just released on the environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking."
Chemistry World October 1, 2008 Rebecca Trager	US to Overhaul Industrial Chemicals Inventory A plan by the US Environmental Protection Agency to overhaul its inventory of industrial chemicals could lead to a lot more paperwork for chemical firms, industry officials have warned.
Chemistry World January 27, 2012 Rebecca Trager	Obama calls for renewed focus on manufacturing The US chemical industry applauded President Obama's emphasis on manufacturing and energy during the annual State of the Union speech. But the sector is also stressing the need for balanced, rational regulations that don't stifle innovation.
Chemistry World June 5, 2014 Dominic Williams	Chemical toxicity prediction The book is written in such a clear way that it is easily understandable by scientists from different fields, which will ultimately contribute to the success of this emerging discipline.
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 26, 2012 Andrew Turley	New US chemical rules edge nearer A political committee in the US has voted in favor of plans to change the way chemicals are regulated by shifting the burden of proving safety to manufacturers.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2011 David Lee Smith	Chesapeake Resumes Fracking After Marcellus Mishap Scientists at Duke University have completed a Marcellus shale study that they maintain demonstrates that natural gas drilling can permit methane to migrate into a portion of the nearby water wells.
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?