Monday, May 13, 2013

Unproven U.S. Oil Reserves Far Greater than Originally Thought

Unproven U.S. Oil Reserves Far Greater than Originally Thought: "Advances in oil and gas extraction technologies are now allowing oil and gas companies to extract oil reserves that could not have been mined in the past. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, has caused great concern amongst environmentalists who fear the new extraction technique pollutes local water supplies and harms the environment. New regulations and future job growth are just two of the benefits from U.S. oil and gas reserves, which are much greater than previously thought, says Amy Harder, an energy and environment correspondent with the National Journal."

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