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Chemistry World November 5, 2014 Elisabeth Bowley	Energy positive treatment for fracking water Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a technique that can simultaneously remove organic pollutants and salinity from contaminated water while producing energy.
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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.
Chemistry World August 15, 2014 Philip Robinson	Audit of fracking fluids highlights data deficiencies A US survey of almost 250 chemicals used in fracking has identified potentially harmful compounds and exposed a lack of information about them that is hampering efforts to understand fracking's environmental impact.
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.
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.
The Motley Fool October 20, 2011 Aimee Duffy	Natural Gas 201 An intro to shale plays, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
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.
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 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.
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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 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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
The Motley Fool July 15, 2010 Toby Shute	A Class Act in Shale Gas Range Resources is in the vanguard when it comes to voluntary drilling disclosure.
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 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.
IndustryWeek August 17, 2011	Hhydraulic Fracking is Major Problem After fracking wells, natural gas has started bubbling out of nearby ponds and residential water supplies.
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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.
Popular Mechanics May 21, 2009 Andrew Moseman	U.S. Natural Gas Boom: The Race to Tap Shale's Potential Chesapeake Energy had only four rigs tapping into the Haynesville shale natural gas deposit in northwest Louisiana and east Texas. Now, the company has 24.
BusinessWeek June 16, 2011 Joe Carroll	Water Is the New Texas Liquid Gold Oil companies that need water for "fracking" wells compete for H2O.
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.
IndustryWeek April 18, 2012	Shale Gas Strategy: Southwestern Energy Chief Calls for a New 'Social Contract' Executives at leading oil and gas companies pledge a heightened level of transparency to ensure shale gas reaches its full potential.
Financial Advisor June 2011 Jeff Schlegel	It's A Gas The Marcellus Shale provides opportunity -- and controversy -- for natural gas investors.
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.
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Chemistry World February 20, 2014 Chris Rhodes	Peak oil is not a myth Fracking is at best a stop-gap measure. Conventional oil production is predicted to drop by over 50% in the next two decades and tight oil is unlikely to replace more than 6%.
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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.