Newfoundland Halts Fracking

Newfoundland Halts Fracking

As First Nations continue to fight fracking in New Brunswick, the neighbouring provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has halted the controversial drilling technique.

Europe Votes for Fracking Audits

Europe Votes for Fracking Audits

As fracking fervour sweeps across Europe, the region’s politicians yesterday narrowly voted to force energy companies to carry out in-depth environmental audits before they frack.

Reckless Endangerment while Fracking the Eagle Ford Shale

Reckless Endangerment while Fracking the Eagle Ford Shale

A new report released today by Earthworks Action provides an important window into a disturbing national pattern regarding the oversight of fracking. Regulators, charged with protecting the public, are actively avoiding evidence that fracking is harming the public.

Fracking the Streets of London

Fracking the Streets of London

The madness surrounding Britain’s fracking frenzy reached new heights this morning when London’s Conservative Mayor argued that fracking could take place on the streets of London.

Britain’s Fracking Hype Gathers Pace

Britain’s Fracking Hype Gathers Pace

The hype surrounding Britain’s impending fracking boom reached near fever pitch yesterday as one of the UK’s leading fracking companies vastly increased the estimate of its potential reserves.