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LiberalEsto

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Thu Jan 19, 2012, 05:38 PM Jan 2012

Bulgaria bans shale gas drilling with 'fracking' method

"Bulgaria has become the second European country after France to ban exploratory drilling for shale gas using the extraction method called "fracking".

Bulgarian MPs voted overwhelmingly for a ban on Wednesday, following big street protests by environmentalists.

Bulgaria has revoked a shale gas permit granted to US energy giant Chevron.

Critics say shale gas drilling can poison underground water and even cause earth tremors. Industry experts say correct drilling is safe."

Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16626580

As usual, Europe is showing us the way.

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Bulgaria bans shale gas drilling with 'fracking' method (Original Post) LiberalEsto Jan 2012 OP
Bulgaria! Hawkowl Jan 2012 #1
Exactly! WCGreen Jan 2012 #2
Excellent! Champion Jack Jan 2012 #3

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