Hydraulic fracturing
Low Oil Prices Are Killing the Fracking Industry, but the Tar Sands Will Be Fine (for Now)
The current slump in oil prices could spell the end of North American fracking, but will price volatility mean trouble for the more financially stable tar sands?
Quebec Just Shut the Door on Shale Gas Development (For Now)
After years of debate and two environmental studies, Quebec's government has decided not to allow shale oil and gas extraction.
The End of Fracking Is Closer Than You Think
It's doubtful that America can develop a long-term energy policy on the assumption that fossil fuel extraction will continue at current levels.
Why Won’t Our 'Environmental President' Stop Fracking on Public Land?
It has become increasingly fashionable to credit President Barack Obama for doing all he possibly can to combat climate change. The only problem: it's not true.
Law to Keep Fracking Outta Compton Challenged by Oil Industry
Industry representatives allege that Compton’s ordinance is unconstitutional because it bans fracking outside of the city limits.
The One Thing Standing Between Mexico and Fracking? Cartels
There's never been a better time to be an energy-thirsty crime syndicate.