Does Fracking Reduce Sperm Count?
New research suggests fracking damages the reproductive health of both sexes.
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A Fracking Effective Film
A study finds the documentary Gasland has played a big role in the debate over hydraulic fracturing.
Economy, Not Natural Gas, Cut U.S. Emissions
A study finds that economic recession led to an 11-percent decline in carbon emissions, which could spell trouble for the future.
The EPA Says Fracking Isn’t That Awful for Drinking Water After All
A long-awaited report from the Environmental Protection Agency is a boon for the gas industry—sort of.
From Fracking to Tainted Fish, How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Could Cripple the West
The Obama administration maintains that the proposed international trade agreement would be good for the American people and the economy, but there's a reason all negotiations have been shrouded in secrecy.
It’s Time to Take Man-Made Earthquakes as Seriously as We Do Natural Ones
That means monitoring historically inactive areas, such as north central Texas, the way we now monitor earthquake-happy California.
Progress and Controversy Arrive With New Rules for Fracking on Public Lands
An initial review of rules issued by the Interior Department shows the federal government has taken important steps to protect drinking water resources, while not adopting the strictest regulations in place in some states.
A Look at the New Rules on Fracking
Just-announced regulations take a step toward ensuring safer and more transparent fracking methods.
Ideology Often Trumps Science, Especially Among Conservatives
Two carefully couched studies parse how our political views impact the way we respond to scientific findings.
The Best Use for Initiatives?
Colorado makes a case for using a citizens' initiative as a threat against government that forces legislators to act.