On October 18, the former head honcho at Greenpeace UK, Stephen Tindale, released an editorial in The Sun in which he called hydraulic fracturing a central part of the solution when it comes to fighting climate change. As the UK begins to explore the benefits of hydraulic fracturing, Tindale’s endorsement has big implications not only for his country, but for the world as a whole. Tindale spoke particularly about the need for Britain to supplant
No Matter Who Wins the US Presidential Election, the Future of Oil and Gas is Hopeful
Category: Industry News, Oil and Gas Politics
In recent weeks, as the 2016 Presidential election has lumbered ever-closer, we’ve taken a look at the specific stances that both candidates bring into the fray. From Hillary Clinton’s knack for double talk to Donald Trump’s serious need for an education, no matter how things turn out, the oil and gas industry will end up in a state of flux. However, that may not be such a bad thing for oil and gas, as both
With November 8 just around the corner, America is a few short weeks away from making a pretty tough decision. Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton may be a particularly desirable choice, on the second Tuesday in November every citizen will cast their ballot for President of the United States. For those millions of Americans who rely on oil and gas for their livelihood, each candidate’s stance on the industry is a crucial component of
We’re just a few short weeks away from the conclusion of one of the most contentious Presidential elections in recent memory. The candidates might be imperfect (to put it lightly), but like it or not, the American public will be dealing with the repercussions of voting day for years to come. Before we all shuffle into a booth on November 8, it’ll be important to understand the oil and gas policies of the primary candidates and how they’ll
The hydraulic fracturing industry is repeatedly under fire from those who would love to prove that natural gas extraction is not only harmful to the environment, but a constant danger to the employees who work on the job. From environmental groups to newspapers, it seems a small army has aligned to demonize an entire industry. More often than not, these attacks are so intent on proving their point that they only provide half the story.