New research finds shale natural gas production emits less fugitive methane that previously reported *

USA - December 4 2012
Shale natural gas production emits significantly less fugitive methane than previously thought, concluded researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in a November 26, 2012, study published in Environmental Research Letters.

Co-authors: James A. Pardo.

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The fine print of natural gas property rights: cautionary lessons from western Ohio and New York *

USA - November 7 2012
Much of the discussion about hydraulic fracturing has focused on the environmental, health and other community risks allegedly posed by the process.

Co-authors: James A. Pardo.

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Department of Interior Secretary endorses federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing *

USA - July 25 2012
Speaking about upcoming Bureau of Land Management/Department of Interior rules for hydraulic fracturing on federal land, DOI Secretary Salazar recently opined that state regulation of fracing was insufficient and suggested that more stringent federal regulations may be required. 

Co-authors: James A. Pardo.

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Reconsideration motion fails in Middlefield *

USA - July 25 2012
Cooperstown Holstein’s attempt to reverse the trial court’s decision upholding the Town of Middlefield’s zoning ban on hydraulic fracturing has failed. 

Co-authors: James A. Pardo.

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New York Governor floats idea to ban hydraulic fracturing in majority of New York counties *

USA - July 23 2012
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering a plan that would ban hydraulic fracturing  (fracing) in all of New York with the exception of five counties along the Pennsylvania border: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Steuben and Tioga.

Co-authors: James A. Pardo.

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