Industry expects public to mistake rhetoric for science
Hydraulic fracturing is problem free. The science says so. Those who ignore this science are hysterical fear mongers.So say the mouth pieces of the gas industry. In New York, where shale gas is on hold...
View ArticleFracking battle rages as NY legislative session ends
The influences that distinguish New York’s approach to Shale Gas from Pennsylvania’s were again on full display this week in Albany.I visited the Capitol on Tuesday, the day that New Yorker’s Against...
View ArticleSUNY Buffalo’s Fracking Report Erodes Industry Credibility
Timothy Considine and Robert Watson: Do those names ring a bell?If you follow the natural gas drilling industry in Pennsylvania, the answer is probably yes. Both academicians are well known within...
View ArticleThe Crystal Future of Natural Gas
See the idea on Bloomberg TVMany alternative fuels that may help slow down global warming suffer from technical barriers. Hydrogen and methane gas (also called ‘natural gas’) are both more...
View ArticleA Compressed, Natural Alternative at the Gas Pump
On America’s roads, we’re seeing a lot more big vehicles, like buses and trucks, that run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). So why don’t we see any passenger cars run on the same fuel?Because natural...
View ArticleWhat’s in Store for Energy
Nobody wants to be a hoarder, but when it comes to storing renewable energy, we need all the ideas we can get! We know how to produce a lot of different types of renewable energy, so now we just need...
View ArticleThe Debate on Fracking and Climate Change
Unconventional gas extraction (UGE) or hydraulic fracturing is booming in many States across the US and indeed may be expanding worldwide. Generally, UGE entails injecting 3-5 millions gallons of...
View ArticleBacterial and Polymer Remediation for the Oil and Gas Industry
AquaMost is focused on providing bacterial and polymer remediation for the oil and gas industry. Its advanced technology delivers these benefits without the use of chemical feedstocks at competitive...
View ArticleCleaning Up Dirty Fracking Water
Fracking flowback–that doesn’t sound like something you want seeping into your drinking water! This dangerous combination of bacteria and other pollutants is a result of natural gas fracking, and...
View ArticleCut Fracking and Oilfield Risks With Wireless Monitoring
The practice of hydraulic fracturing (a.k.a. “fracking”) is as controversial as ever across the country, with California lawmakers tightening restrictions and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo giving...
View ArticleGrowing Green at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
This is an entry in the 2013 Climate Leadership Awards – click here to vote for the best in campus sustainability.Public health is inextricably linked to the health of the planet. The University of...
View ArticleWe’re For Sustainability
This is an entry in the 2013 Climate Leadership Awards – click here to vote for the best in campus sustainability.Indiana State University is focused on advancing sustainability and quality of life by...
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