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Checking In On Peak Oil

Posted by Jeff Danner | Mar 3, 2014 | Common Science

In last week’s column, The Case of the Missing Propane, I explained how the widespread use of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) of shale oil deposits since 2008 has led to a 30% increase in the production of crude petroleum in the...

The Case of the Missing Propane

Posted by Jeff Danner | Feb 23, 2014 | Common Science

Over the past few weeks, I have seen many stories about propane shortages in the United States. As a result of these shortages, prices for propane have nearly doubled from around $2.20 per gallon at the end of last year to over...

2014 Predictions Part II: The Negative

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jan 12, 2014 | Common Science

Last week I set out my predictions for five positive science and technology news stories that I am expecting in 2014. This week I’ve got predictions for four negative ones. As with last week, each prediction begins with an...

NC Lawmakers Hone Rules For Gas, Oil Drilling

Posted by Associated Press | Jul 24, 2013 | State Government

North Carolina lawmakers are honing rules that would govern underground natural gas drilling and encourage offshore oil drilling.

All Opinions Welcome In Fracking Discussion In Hillsborough

Posted by Staff | May 27, 2013 | State Government

CHAPEL HILL – The community has a chance Tuesday night to participate in a discussion about the controversial subject of fracking in North Carolina. It’s happening at 7:00 p.m. at the Schley Grange Hall in Hillsborough....

Kinnaird: Environmental Regulations “Swept Aside”

Posted by Staff | May 16, 2013 | State Government

Two bills survived the crossover deadline this week that some say will negatively affect our local environment.

Local Residents Question Fracking Monitoring-Standards

Posted by Staff | May 5, 2013 | Local Government

CHAPEL HILL – State residents will have to wait to find out whether the state’s first rule surrounding hydraulic fracturing will be approved—and in the meantime, some local residents are afraid oil industries might have...

Fracking

Checking In On Peak Oil

The Case of the Missing Propane

2014 Predictions Part II: The Negative

NC Lawmakers Hone Rules For Gas, Oil Drilling

All Opinions Welcome In Fracking Discussion In Hillsborough

Kinnaird: Environmental Regulations “Swept Aside”

Local Residents Question Fracking Monitoring-Standards

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