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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The Fertilizer Falacy - Pushing Yields up and Profit Down

Understanding Agriculture  Nitrogen fertilizer is applied to winter wheat.  Photo by Michael Trolove. There’s a deeply held belief in modern...