Sarah Boon, Environment & Earth Sciences co-editor Fossil fuels are of huge benefit to society – many would argue that life as we know it could grind to a halt in their absence. However, the environmental, public health, and economic costs of fossil fuel exploration and development can be quite significant, prompting the question of […]
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Science can help make better decisions around hydraulic fracturing and water
Guest post by Kathryn Ross Media and Public Relations Coordinator, Canadian Water Network Hydraulic fracturing–also known as fracking–is a method used to extract unconventional oil and gas resources; in Canada, over 80% of the development of these resources has occurred in the west. Hydraulic fracturing is a topic of major public concern, particularly given the […]
