earthquakes
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Environment/Energy
Despite Claims to the Contrary, Science Says Fracking Not Causing Increased Earthquakes
by Marita Noon September 13, 2016When you hear supposedly solid sources blaming hydraulic fracturing for earthquakes, remember the facts don’t support the accusations. Fracking isn’t causing Oklahoma’s increased earthquakes.
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Environment/EnergyFeaturedPodcast
Heartland Daily Podcast – Dr. Mark Zoback: Fracking and Oklahoma Earthquakes
by Isaac Orr April 26, 2016In this edition of The Heartland Daily Podcast, Dr. Zoback and research fellow Isaac Orr discuss why the earthquakes are happening in Oklahoma, and the best ways state regulators can reduce, or eliminate them. Make sure to tune into this very special edition!
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Environment/EnergyFeatured
Obama’s EPA to Ohio’s Anti-Frackers: You’re Wrong
by Timothy Benson February 4, 2016Two recent reports on Ohio’s wastewater injection well program discredit chronic allegations by opponents of hydraulic fracturing. These include claims that the creation of such wells leads directly to earthquakes, and that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has neglected to establish proper regulations to keep Ohioans safe.