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hydraulic fracturing

Oil and gas exploration changes pushed – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 June 201428 March 2016

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released the second part of her investigation into fracking and […]

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Fracking to resume in the UK – experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 December 2012

The UK Government has given the go-ahead for hydraulic fracking activity in the country to tap valuable sources of shale […]

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Media focus on fracking following report

In the News  |  Published: 28 November 201228 November 2012

The release of a much-anticipated report into the oil and gas extraction technique ‘fracking’ has stimulated public discussion on the […]

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Fracking in New Zealand – experts on the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s report

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 27 November 201225 February 2014

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Jan Wright, today released her report on hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The PCE’s report […]

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UK, US reports link fracking and quakes

In the News  |  Published: 20 April 201220 April 2012

The number of earthquakes in the central United States rose “spectacularly” near where oil and gas drillers disposed of wastewater […]

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UK Report confirms fracking caused minor quakes

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 17 April 201217 April 2012

A report from independent experts into seismic risk associated with hydraulic fracturing commissioned by the UK’s Department of Energy and […]

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Inquiry will clear the air on fracking – editorial

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 03 April 201203 April 2012

The editorial in today’s (Tuesday 3rd April) New Zealand Herald welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s announcement of an […]

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PCE launches fracking inquiry

In the News  |  Published: 28 March 201228 March 2012

Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, has confirmed that her office will undertake an inquiry into the issue […]

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Increased media focus on fracking

In the News  |  Published: 19 March 201219 March 2012

The gas and oil extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing – AKA ‘fracking’ – has received increased media coverage in […]

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Impacts of hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking’

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 11 August 201120 March 2012

Hydraulic fracturing — a technology commonly known as “fraccing” or “fracking” — widely used in the oil and gas industry […]

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