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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.
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 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 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 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 May 24, 2011 Andrew Turley	Chemical industry fears over UK emissions plans Government plans to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions risk crippling the chemical sector and thereby harming chances of moving to a low emissions future
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.
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 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?
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.
Chemistry World January 22, 2015 Rebecca Trager	US methane emissions reduction effort generates sparks The White House has set a new goal of cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40-45% by 2025.
Chemistry World October 27, 2014 Anthony King	Ineos bets big on shale Chemical group Ineos has promised 6% of its revenues from UK fracking to homeowners, landowners and communities living above its operations.
Financial Advisor June 2011 Jeff Schlegel	It's A Gas The Marcellus Shale provides opportunity -- and controversy -- for natural gas investors.
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 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.
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.
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 July 17, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	France says no to shale gas French President Francois Hollande has stated categorically that France will not pursue fracking to access alternative energy sources.
Chemistry World October 14, 2013 Andy Extance	Ineos raises axe over Grangemouth petrochemicals Speciality chemicals producer Ineos has warned that it will shut its Grangemouth, UK, petrochemical operations by 2017 unless its employees, the UK and Scottish governments agree to a survival plan.
Chemistry World March 28, 2014 Phillip Broadwith	Grangemouth will switch to shale gas feed by 2016, says Ineos Chemicals manufacturer Ineos is advancing its investment plan to revive profitability at its plant in Grangemouth, UK.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2010 David Lee Smith	Solutions to Shale's Problems A shift to natural gas could benefit us all.
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.
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.
Chemistry World March 7, 2014 Patrick Walter	Europe's chemical industry faces extinction in 10 years Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of Ineos, the UK's largest chemical producer, has warned the European commission that most of Europe's chemical industry will close in the next 10 years thanks to the high cost of energy and feedstocks.
Chemistry World September 16, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	UK objects to pesticide ban in gardens The UK government has refused to acknowledge the case for a ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides being used in domestic gardens. Nevertheless, the policy will be implemented, as required by the EU.
The Motley Fool July 5, 2011 Adam J. Crawford	China Needs Chesapeake Energy Chesapeake might be a great stock to own as we enter the golden age of natural gas.
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The Motley Fool December 28, 2011 Aimee Duffy	U.S. Natural Gas Kills Coal An abundance of natural gas changes the game for coal players.
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The Motley Fool March 18, 2011 David Lee Smith	Watch for Real Progress on the Fracking Front Fracking's lot may improve, thanks to a state legislature and some oilfield-services chefs.
IEEE Spectrum November 2012 William Sweet	Golden Rules for Shale Gas Adopting environment- and community-friendly rules is essential if operators don't want to be shut down by regulation
The Motley Fool March 15, 2010 Toby Shute	CONSOL Gets Gas The coal miner's making a sound long-term bet with this acquisition.
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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.