Friday, November 11, 2011

US Energy Dept. Panel Warns of Environmental Toll of Current Gas Drilling Practices

Pro Publica Nov 10 - A federal energy panel issued a blunt warning to shale gas drillers and their regulators today, saying they need to step up efforts to protect public health and the environment or risk a backlash that stifles further development. Details here.

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New study finds clear‑cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk.

The Conversation In the past 30 years, floods have affected more than 2.8 billion people worldwide and caused over 500,000 deaths. In Canada...