June 27, 2012
Hydraulic fracturing—"fracking" or "fracing"—is a process in which water, sand and toxic chemicals are injected into dense underground geological formations to release gas or oil. In response to critics from environmental and citizen groups, the U.S. EPA recently imposed regulations on frackers.
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Is Mississippi in 'Play'?
In August 1987, Louisiana State University geologists reported that a rock formation called Tuscaloosa Marine Shale could contain as much as 7 billion barrels of oil.
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