A new article assesses the impact of hydraulic fracturing on seismic hazards like micro-earthquakes, an important issue for the safety of workers and the continuation of mining operations. The ...

There’s been a welcome development in California’s fight against climate change: Regulators are saying no to the oil industry. Earlier this year, state oil and gas regulators quietly began denying ...

I have always viewed politicians that promise to ban hydraulic fracturing — commonly known as “fracking” — with some level of suspicion. In fact, a year ago as candidates were making these promises I ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday vowed to work with the state legislature to phase out new permits for hydraulic fracking by 2024, but left untouched a more widely used oil extraction ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized the extent of the water problems. European Pressphoto Agency (EPA) reports:The gas rush in Pennsylvania, created by the controversial ...

MIDLAND, Texas -- One local said it sounded like a pickup truck had rammed into the side of their house. Another said it sounded like the air conditioner fell off the roof. A third compared the ...

FIRST ON FOX: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s presidential campaign walked back his promise to ban hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, as part of his plan to combat plastic pollution. In a ...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (“Appellate Court”) addressed in a May 31st Opinion an insurance coverage question arising out of hydraulic fracking services being employed to ...

The Stormont Executive has approved legislation that will permanently end petroleum exploration and licensing, including ...

Fears hot springs in the remote NT could be damaged by fracking on a cattle station prompt water scientists and Indigenous ...