All Posts Tagged With: "Emissions"
Group Says Study Needed on Shale Gas Health Effects
Advances in hydraulic fracturing drilling techniques have revolutionized the natural gas industry, but researchers said more must be done to evaluate what the shale boom means for the those living near wells.
10Jan2012 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedAre Natural Gas Emissions a Greater Problem
Than Those of Coal?
Yes, according to a new study from Cornell University, which concludes that using hydraulic fracturing for NG extraction generates more greenhouse-gas emissions than burning coal. But the American Petroleum Institute says the study was based on weak data regarding methane leaks.
12Apr2011 | admin | 0 comments | ContinuedLawmakers Introduce Bill to Preempt EPA Emission Rules for Front Range
The bipartisan legislation seeks to replace coal-fired power plants with cleaner-gas driven facilities. Supporters hope it will boost the state’s NG industry and prevent the EPA from imposing emission rules of its own for bringing the Front Range into compliance with federal clean air standards.
16Mar2010 | admin | 5 comments | Continued
