America’s Frac-Sand Mining Boom
Fracking has led to a boom in sand mining in the US, with nearly 50 million tons of sand mined in 2011.
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Reaction from Oil Change International to Climate Speech
Oil Change International applauds President Obama today for his show of leadership on climate change. By recognizing that “we can’t just drill our way out of the energy and climate challenge that we face” the President has firmly put our nation’s commitment to our future and our children above the profits of the fossil fuel industry.
The Oil Industry’s Acid Test
In California, the industry’s use of toxic acids is set to rocket, but the practice is unregulated.
‘No’ KXL Threatens $9 Billion Tar Sands Investment
According to a report released yesterday, saying ‘No’ to KXL could put a massive $9-billion of tar sands investment at risk over the next seven years.
Is Shale Gas Britain’s New North Sea?
As a new report is published arguing that Britain’s shale gas could become the “new North Sea”, critics argue it is “wildly optimistic”, based on “mind-boggling” forecasts and “hopelessly misleading estimates of gas extraction.”
Indigenous Activists Challenge Shell
Shell was challenged at its AGM by Indigenous activists over the tar sands and Arctic drilling
40% of US Frack Gas Could be Exported
Over 40 per cent of the entire US marketed gas production could be exported, if all the LNG applications go ahead.
Keystone XL refineries already exporting 60 percent of their gasoline
New data reveals that a full 60 percent of gasoline produced at Keystone XL refineries was exported.
The Madness of Exploiting Methane Hydrates
We are now willingly exploiting a new resource of carbon, knowing it will lead to climate chaos.
Beware the Shale Gas Bubble
Is the fracking boom set to go spectacularly bust?