Report: New York Fracking Advocates Say Local Bans Are ‘Kiss of Death’

“State Senator James Seward introduced a bill last year that would ensure New York towns can continue to ban fracking regardless of court decisions.” Continue reading Report: New York Fracking Advocates Say Local Bans Are ‘Kiss of Death’

Left tries undermining Romney with past environmental record

Under the guise of exploring Romney’s “complicated track record” on energy and the environment, Politico tries sowing more doubt with conservatives. Continue reading Left tries undermining Romney with past environmental record

An air pollution casualty identified in Bakersfield?

JunkScience continues its quest to locate someone harmed by ambient U.S. air quality — but Katrina Beeson’s problem is pulmonary fibrosis not air pollution. Continue reading An air pollution casualty identified in Bakersfield?

Electricity Declines 50% in U.S. as Shale Brings Natural Gas Glut

“A shale-driven glut of natural gas has cut electricity prices for the U.S. power industry by 50 percent and reduced investment in costlier sources of energy.” Continue reading Electricity Declines 50% in U.S. as Shale Brings Natural Gas Glut