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Tag: Hydraulic fracturing

The true cost of energy, drop by drop

As far as interrelated water and energy challenges go, the case of the natural gas drilling method known as fracking is a doozy. Natural gas has been touted as a relatively cheap, less-polluting replacement for coal and petroleum, and that’s fine as far as global warming management goes.

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Runaway gas drilling spill contaminates drinking water source for millions

Just ahead of Earth Day celebrations around the globe and on the anniversary of the Gulf Oil Spill a runaway natural gas well has spewed thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals into a feeder creek for the Susquehanna River that provides drinking water to millions. The well is operated by Chesapeake Energy who contracts with Halliburton for fracking services.

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