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EPA and Halliburton Skirmish — Promises of Safer Fracking Fluid

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After denying EPA disclosure request, Halliburton promises safer fracking fluid and more disclosure.

“Typical” Michigan Oil and Gas Lease Auction Casts Doubt on Collingwood Shale Formation

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Earlier auction that set state records prompted projections of a new natural gas boom.

Research Program Investigates Norway’s Potential as Europe’s Battery

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Norway could use its hydropower reservoirs to balance wind energy in an integrated electrical grid.

Giving Our Choke Point The Heimlich Maneuver

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In the U.S. a fifth of all energy may be consumed by water, and the biggest use of water – 42% by some estimates – is for energy.

US Government Approves World’s Largest Solar Project

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The Blythe solar plant is the sixth on public lands to get federal approval this month.

Hydropower Has Uncertain Future in Scotland’s Renewable Energy Ambitions

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Does Scotland's clean energy transition hold fresh water?

Chinese Power Plant Develops Advanced Coal Technology

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China attempts to move forward with its clean energy ambitions.

The Rising Cost of Settling the American Desert

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Power plant that moves torrent of water uphill considers closing

China’s Climate Emissions Are Global Issue, But Water Scarcity Is Greater Domestic Priority

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China hosts its first U.N. climate conference as the country works to wed its financial and environmental ambitions.

Japan Considers Wastewater-for-Gas Trade with Qatar

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The wastewater would be used as ballast for returning tankers.

California Approves World’s Largest Solar Power Project

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The solar project will use groundwater, but its effect on the Colorado River water needs to be determined.

Low Water May Halt Hoover Dam’s Power

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What happens if Lake Mead drops too low to generate electricity at Hoover Dam?