Fracking Disclosure Efforts Breed Skepticism
Idea Of Fracking Disclosure. The natural gas industry appears to be warming to the idea of fracking fluid disclosure. Recently, some companies have vowed to voluntarily disclose the chemical make-up of the fluids they use in hydraulic fracturing on an industry-sponsored website called Fracfocus.org. And just last week, the governor … [Read more...]
Efforts to Stop BP Oil Spill Faced Technical Obstacles
Technology Hindered Efforts To Stop The Macondo Well's Flow. Technology appears to have hindered efforts to stop the Macondo well’s flow following the Deepwater Horizon explosion, said the Washington Post. It seems workers lacked appropriate technical gear and were unable to receive large emails from those on land, said the Post, … [Read more...]