February 23, 2012
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Soil & Groundwater Newsletter February 23, 2012 |
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Expert panel deliberates hydraulic fracturing in shale gas development
The use of hydraulic fracturing in shale gas development took center stage Friday as a panel of U.S. and Canadian experts discussed the contentious practice in a three-hour symposium hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).The panel, moderated by Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, former Under Secretary for Science in the U.S. Department of Energy, addressed concerns related to the role of hydraulic fracturing in shale gas production, which has at once been heralded as a game-changer for North American energy supplies and a threat to drinking water and air quality.The practice, ... | ||
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‘Innovate and Integrate’ theme of 2012 NGWA Ground Water Summit taking place in California this May
Held annually by the National Ground Water Association, this year’s Ground Water Summit, which takes place May 6-10 in Garden Grove, California, is focused on the theme, “Innovate and Integrate: Succeeding as a Groundwater Professional in a Water-Short World.” Groundwater professionals are facing formidable challenges presented by factors ranging from increasing global population and multiple demands for water to changing climate and unsustainable use of groundwater supplies. These challenges are not amenable to simple solutions using traditional methods. Instead, confronting ... | ||
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