Germany to ban fracking, or so it says
"Fracking must be banned in Germany without any exceptions. They want to enforce a regulation which mostly allows fracking under the guise of an alleged ban."
Ohio town grapples with fracking: housing troubles, rent gouging
Besides housing issues, fracking has brought increased drug usage along with meth labs, prostitution, and human trafficking.
North Dakota pipeline spews saltwater into Native American reservation
Lake Sakakawea, a reservoir of the Missouri River, provides drinking water to several communities on the Fort Berthold reservation including the Manda, Hidatsa and Arikara tribes.
Insider trading ties Gov. Scott to fracking
As Gov. Rick Scott's financial ties to big energy begin to surface, Florida's citizens and environmentalists start to turn up heat.
Environmental news roundup: Massive Peoples Climate March at UN Sept. 21
On the environmental front, there is a confusing and contradictory mix of bad news along with progress to celebrate.
Oklahoma suffers quakes after fracking
A swarm of earthquakes that have shaken homes and rattled nerves. Nearby, fracking operations are ongoing, continuously disturbing both the environment and people's peace of mind.
North Dakota park threatened by oil, gas drilling
The park, which is home to a great variety of wildlife, 100 miles of hiking and horse trails, and skies where visitors can sometimes witness the Northern Lightsmay soon be marred by oil rigs.
Environment, economy linked at new UN assembly
The environment is no longer a niche topic backed by a passionate minority, Achim Steiner said, but is clearly linked to economic and societal issues.
Obama, actor DiCaprio turn the tide on protecting marine areas
President Obama used his executive authority on June 17 to create the world's largest marine sanctuary, banning commercial fishing, mining, and oil exploration in a major portion of the Pacific Ocean.
Obama turns up the heat on climate change deniers
In a bold and positive move, Obama emphasized the urgency of the matter, and called on students to push the issue beyond the current partisan divide in Washington, D.C.
