Chip Groat’s Fracking Study At The University Of Texas Did Not Meet Scientific Research Standards, Review Finds
An independent review of a University of Texas study into hydraulic fracturing found the research did not meet standards for scientific work. The Energy Institute researched hydraulic fracturing and water contamination. The head of the study, Chip Groat, had not revealed he was on the board, and had received in 2011 $413,000 in cash and stock from Plains Exploration and Production Co. The review panel says in its report, released Friday, that Groat’s failure to disclose this was a “principal shortcoming” in the research because it could have put into question the study’s credibility. It says the research “fell short of contemporary standards for scientific work.”
Environmentalist replaces 200-year-old tree in Zambia
AN environmental conservationalist in Livingstone has planted two indigenous trees to replace a majestic tree which sparked controversy after being cut down on grounds that it was a threat to the safety of road users.
Papua New Guinea sea floor mining project in jeopardy
Dispute between country and Nautilus Minerals may result in scrapping of plan to mine copper and gold from Bismarck Sea
Fracking gets the green light in UK
The coontroversial mining for shale gas can go ahead, subject to seismic controls.
