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Forget quick shale gas revolution outside USA

Posted on August 28, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

“No other country in the world has ever experienced even a fraction of overall United States’ drilling intensity” Mr Maugeri continued. “In 2012, for example, the USA 45,468 oil and gas wells – 28,354 brought online – as against 3,921 wells … Continue reading →

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Fracking Is Already Straining U.S. Water Supplies

Posted on June 17, 2013 by groundswellbasscoast

…worries are also growing about fracking’s effect on water supply, as the water-intensive process stirs competition for the resources already stretched thin by drought or other factors. Every fracking job requires 2 million to 4 million gallons of water, according … Continue reading →

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