Energy Dept. panel set to back shale-gas drilling

WASHINGTON - A key Energy Department advisory panel will issue a qualified endorsement of shale-gas exploration today, saying that hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," can continue safely as long as companies disclose more about their practices and monitor their environmental impact. Article courtesy of azcentral.com by Juliet Eilperin of The Washington Post

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