What is fracking for natural gas? By using the hydraulic fracturing system described above, natural gas is extracted from shale rock.
Future Energy Solutions
Together, we can find commonsense solutions to our nation's energy challenges.Posted on 21 November 2011
Shale Gas Controversy
01 November 2011
Many people have worries about shale gas production in the US. There are concerns about chemical usage, waste getting into the water supply and possible explosions from fracking. While these concerns are valid there have been advancements in technology and environmental regulations that ensure safe extraction of shale gas.
Energy Investment
EU Requires A 50% Increase In Renewable Energy Investment
Posted on 20 October 2011
Following U.S. President Barack Obama’s call for upping investment in renewable energy, the European Union also requires a 50% increase in renewable energy investment to reach its energy goal in 2020. In ten years, 20 percent of the EU’s energy is supposed to come from renewable energy sources. Only Hungary, Sweden, and Germany were able [...]
NRC
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Posted on 18 October 2011
What to do with nuclear reactors worldwide? Exactly one day before the catastrophe of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) agreed to continue the operation of a similarly built plant in Vermont. The Vermont Yankee plant is 38 years old and had a license that was supposed to expire [...]
Shale Gas
Three Common Questions about Hydraulic Fracturing
Posted on 21 November 2011
What is fracking for natural gas? By using the hydraulic fracturing system described above, natural gas is extracted from shale rock.
- Three Common Questions about Hydraulic Fracturing
- Shale Gas Controversy
- EU Requires A 50% Increase In Renewable Energy Investment
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Three Common Questions about Hydraulic Fracturing
- EU Requires A 50% Increase In Renewable Energy Investment
- Shale Gas Controversy
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission