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Results of my 2014 Predictions

Posted by Jeff Danner | Dec 14, 2014 | Common Science

In January, I made predictions for what I expected would be important science stories during 2014, five positive ones and four negative. Now it is time to see how well I did. Below I review my predictions, tell you what did or...

Fracking: A Raleigh-Riyadh Connection

Posted by Jeff Danner | Dec 7, 2014 | Common Science

As you may have noticed at the pump recently, gasoline prices have fallen by 35% over the last few months, from just below $4.00 per gallon down to around $2.60, a five-year low. During this same time period, the price of...

Methane in the Water Part II: Fires and Explosions

Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 24, 2014 | Common Science

Since methane, the primary component of natural gas, is quite flammable, the question I will address this week is what level of methane contamination in drinking water wells represents a fire or explosion hazard.

Third Fracking Rules Hearing Held Monday in Rockingham Co.

Posted by Staff | Aug 23, 2014 | State

The third of four scheduled public hearings on proposed safety rules for fracking in North Carolina takes place 5 p.m. Monday at Rockingham County High School in Wentworth.

Methane in the Water Part I: Toxicity

Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 17, 2014 | Common Science

In recent weeks, there have been many reports in both the local and national media regarding a study published by Duke University showing elevated methane levels in drinking water wells located near fracking operations in New...

Fracking Concerns Blue Ridge Environmental Defense, NC Citizens

Posted by Staff | Jul 27, 2014 | Health

With the rising concern of the dangers associated with fracking, many North Carolinians are deeply uncertain about what lies ahead for the state relying on the questionable method of obtaining fuel and energy.

Fracking Gag Rule Part III: Wastewater

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jun 8, 2014 | Common Science

This is the conclusion of a three-part series inspired by the North Carolina General Assembly’s decision to make the disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking a crime here in the Tar Heel State, purportedly to protect the...

Fracking Gag Rule Part II: The Real Reasons

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jun 1, 2014 | Common Science

As I write this column, Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) are fast tracking a new law which makes it a Class 1 felony to disclose the identities of chemicals used in fracking here in the Tar Heel State....

General Assembly Weekend Check-In

Posted by Staff | Jun 1, 2014 | Local Government

Three major, and controversial, decisions have been made in the North Carolina General Assembly this past weekend: the Senate’s new spending plan, teacher pay raises, and the fracking bill.

Fracking Gag Rule Part I: Trade Secret?

Posted by Jeff Danner | May 26, 2014 | Common Science

I was in the middle of writing a column about the unique benefits and properties of fertilizer made from seaweed when I got distracted by the North Carolina General Assembly. A Republican-led senate committee has proposed to...

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