What is fracking? You may have heard about the effects this oil and gas extraction technique have on the environment, but its impacts extend far beyond that. Between 2007 and 2016, oil production in ...

The former vice president, who died Monday, shaped U.S. energy policy from Washington and the boardroom. In the world of energy, former Vice President Dick Cheney is best known for a policy he may not ...

WASHINGTON – As a domestic energy boom driven by hydraulic fracturing spreads, so could strip mining for sand needed for the controversial production process, introducing risks to water, air, public ...

Nova Scotia will pay Dalhousie University to study fracking risks while simultaneously helping gas companies drill ...

The jury is still out when it comes to the impact of hydraulic fracturing on groundwater. Some argue that the mix of sand, water and chemicals is an immediate danger to the environment, but others ...