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The Stream, September 9: U.S. Temperature Records

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Summer 2011 saw more warm temperature records tied or broken…

From Coal Seam to Fracking, Unconventional Gas Industry Faces Opposition in Australia and South Africa

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As an energy boom, propelled by natural gas, continues to gather steam, mining and drilling companies square off with landowners around the globe over who has the right to resources that are located deep below ground.

The Stream, July 29: U.S. Cities To Face More Weather Extremes

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A new National Resources Defense Council report concludes that…

The Stream, July 4: France Bans Fracking

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France became the first country to outlaw hydraulic fracking,…

The Stream, June 16: Texas Drought

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The worst Texas drought in more than a century may cripple the…
European Fracking Infographic

Uncertain Future for Shale Gas in Europe — Accepted by U.K., Rejected by France, Others Undecided

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Despite getting a go-ahead in the U.K., shale gas faces an uncertain future in Europe.

The Stream, May 19: Arctic Waters

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A leaked draft of the official strategy for the Arctic reveals…
Mississippi Flooding

Waiting on High Waters — Louisiana Prepares for the Mississippi Flood (Updated 5/16)

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Emergency spillways will be used to shepherd the river to the sea.

The Stream, April 1: Hydrocarbons

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After recent reports on NPR and The New York Times, this week…

Memo to Hu and Obama: Water and Energy Choke Points Merit Time at the China-U.S. Summit

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Collaborate on resolving confrontation between rising energy demand and water scarcity in both countries.

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.