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Scientists: Increase in US Earthquakes Almost Certainly Manmade

Posted on April 9, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Saturday, 07 April 2012 09:22 By Joe Romm, ThinkProgress A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) team has found that a sharp jump in earthquakes in America’s heartland appears to be linked to oil and natural gas drilling operations. As hydraulic fracturing … Continue reading →

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New Md. poll reveals caution on fracking

Posted on March 29, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News 2012 — CUMBERLAND — A new poll shows a strong majority of Marylanders favor a cautious approach on the use of fracking to drill for natural gas in the Marcellus shale in the western portion of … Continue reading →

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Are Fracking Fees The Future In Maryland?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By: Matt Bush // March 20, 2012 A bill in Maryland that would implement a fee on all land leased for the controversial natural gas drilling technique known as “fracking” has passed the House of Delegates by an 88-49 vote. … Continue reading →

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To frack or not to frack?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Both sides step up claims at hearing on releasing natural gasby Margie Hyslop, Staff Writer, ANNAPOLIS — Around the State House, both sides raised the ante this week on what is at stake in deciding whether In testimony, opponents said … Continue reading →

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Fracking opponents want fee on land leased for drilling; bill would create $10-per-acre charge

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Associated Press, Published: March 6 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Opponents of using new hydraulic fracturing drilling techniques in western Maryland joined state officials Tuesday in asking lawmaker to support a fee to fund a study of potential environmental impacts. Industry … Continue reading →

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Fracking opponents want fees, warnings

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Opponents of the use of hydraulic fracturing to drill for natural gas in the Marcellus shale of Western Maryland say they want fees to pay for further study of the process and its possible … Continue reading →

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Fracking might be years off, but the bills pile up

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Legislature to weigh measures regarding controversial practiceby Margie Hyslop, Staff Writer The General Assembly has key decisions to make this year on the controversial practice of fracking, years before it is likely to begin tapping gas from shale in the … Continue reading →

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With deep concerns over fracking, a Va. county says no to more gas drilling

Posted on February 8, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

By Darryl Fears, Published: February 5 In BERGTON, Va. — Carrizo Oil and Gas had every reason to believe this rustic town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains was an ideal place to build Virginia’s first well to … Continue reading →

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Cardin talks fracking, bay cleanup during tour through Western Md.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Senator backs drilling moratorium, calls for industry transparency Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — U.S Sen. Ben Cardin covered a lot of ground in a wide-ranging interview with the Times-News on Friday afternoon. He discussed matters ranging from natural gas … Continue reading →

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Fracking Commission Wants To Make It Easier For Landowners To File Suit

Posted on December 16, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Dec. 15, 2011 by Greg Masters Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – A commission tasked with advising Maryland on possible shale gas production supports a change in … Continue reading →

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