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FrackingEnergy exploration bill returns to NC Senate panelSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 9:02am.READ MORE:
Supporters of a bill to allow permits for underground natural gas exploration in North Carolina say the legislation would cause energy companies to consider drilling in the state.
Full story... » NC energy panel meeting again in RaleighSubmitted by Ashley Jacobs on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 7:13am.READ MORE:
Members of a panel directed by the Legislature to develop regulations that would allow for expanded North Carolina inland energy exploration are still developing their plan to complete their tasks.
Full story... » New research shows no Marcellus Shale pollutionSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/09/2012 - 3:34pm.READ MORE:
New research on Marcellus Shale gas drilling in Pennsylvania may only add to the debate over whether the industry poses long-term threats to drinking water.
Full story... » Rep. Susi Hamilton issues statement on fracking voteSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Fri, 07/06/2012 - 9:41pm.READ MORE:
Rep. Susi Hamilton has issued a statement, clarifying why she voted to override Governor Perdue's veto on fracking.
Full story... » Hamilton defends vote against fracking vetoSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 5:16pm.READ MORE:Environmental group rescinds Hamilton award after fracking flip flopSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 11:19am.READ MORE:
The North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV) announced today it is rescinding its "Rising Star" award given to Rep. Susi Hamilton on June 20.
Full story... » NC fracking bill one step closer to law on overrideSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 3:14pm.READ MORE:
The Senate has voted to override Gov. Beverly Perdue's veto of a bill that would authorize fracking in North Carolina, but the House still must go along to cancel her objections to the measure on environmental and other concerns.
Full story... » Dalton, McCrory dislike Perdue's veto on frackingSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:35pm.READ MORE:
Gubernatorial nominee Walter Dalton says he disagrees with fellow Democrat Gov. Bev Perdue's veto of a bill that would authorize a form of shale gas exploration in North Carolina called fracking.
Full story... » Perdue vetoes bid to start gas fracking in NCSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Sun, 07/01/2012 - 9:57pm.READ MORE:
Governor Bev Perdue has vetoed a bill that would legalize a form of shale gas exploration called fracking in North Carolina but wouldn't allow permits to drill for at least two years.
Full story... » Legislature awaits Perdue decisions on billsSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 1:59pm.READ MORE:
The North Carolina General Assembly is playing a waiting game with Gov. Bev Perdue and her responses to three significant bills on her desk as they prepare to leave town, possibly for the rest of the year.
Full story... » Senate approves fracking bill, sent to governorSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 06/21/2012 - 3:24pm.READ MORE:
Legislation to legalize fracking in North Carolina is now in the hands of Governor Bev Perdue.
Full story... » NC House approves fracking billSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Thu, 06/14/2012 - 10:30pm.READ MORE:
The North Carolina House has approved a form of natural gas drilling critics say will contaminate groundwater.
Full story... » NC Senate panel OKs framework to regulate frackingSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/05/2012 - 2:30pm.READ MORE:
A Senate committee has recommended a framework which the state of North Carolina should follow while legalizing a controversial form of natural gas drilling.
Full story... » NC lawmakers promise more fracking protectionsSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 2:00pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina lawmakers are adding new protections for neighbors and landowners in a proposed law to legalize a form of underground gas drilling.
Full story... » NC geologist: Fracking estimates were optimisticSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 12:10pm.READ MORE:
A state geologist says estimates of a 40-year supply of natural gas in North Carolina are "wildly optimistic" and that fracking likely won't uncover enough energy to fuel a large-scale economic boom.
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