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Methane levels 17 times higher in water wells near hydrofracking sites, study finds
ScienceDaily (May 10, 2011) — A study by Duke University researchers has found high levels of leaked methane in well water collected near shale-gas drilling and hydrofracking sites. The scientists collected and analyzed water samples from 68 private groundwater wells across five counties in northeastern Pennsylvania and New York.“At least some of the homeowners who … Continue reading
Geothermal wells to cut South Campus residence halls’ energy consumption by a third
Vegetative, green roof is first on campus Living Roofs Inc. installed a vegetative green roof on top of Kerr Scott Hall Thursday to display the possibilities of a green building to the Appalachian State University community. The green roof is a project of the Appalachian Physical Plant in conjunction with Pepco Energy Services and is … Continue reading
Using bacteria in oil wells to convert oil to natural gas
ScienceDaily (June 17, 2010) Some bacteria destroy oil. Might those bacteria lead oil companies to change their methods of harvesting the energy of the oil while at the same time reducing the carbon dioxide that burning oil and gasoline discharges into the atmosphere? Steve Larter thinks that may be possible. See Also:Plants & AnimalsExtreme … Continue reading