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Hydraulic Fracturing

Energy exploration bill returns to NC Senate panel

Submitted 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...
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State environmental agency issues final report on hydraulic fracturing

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 2:24pm.READ MORE:
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Hydraulic fracturing can be done safely in North Carolina only if the General Assembly adopts state-specific regulatory standards and invests sufficient resources in compliance and enforcement prior to issuance of any permits for the practice, according to a report issued today by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Full story...
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