Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a method of extracting natural gas. It was invented in the 1940s, but gained popularity in the past two decades, particularly in the U.S. This is because ...
What is fracking? You may have heard about the effects this oil and gas extraction technique have on the environment, but its impacts extend far beyond that. Between 2007 and 2016, oil production in ...
Russel L. HonorA(c) and his green army along with anti-fracking supporters, gather in Abita Springs Friday, May 16, 2014. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com |The Times-Picayune) Oil and gas companies ...