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Fracking

‘Drill Baby Drill’: Arlington Approves New Site for Fracking Near Daycare and Schools

Arlington has opened new land for fracking for the first time in 12 years, allowing TotalEnergies to drill 10 new gas wells near a daycare center.

by Dylan Baddour

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Big Business as Usual: Fracking in the American Dream City

by Max Wood

Over 20 Years, Texas Allowed 1 Billion Pounds Excess Emissions

by Grist Staff

Natural Gas Terminal Reopens After Massive Explosion

by Dylan Baddour and Delger Erdenesanaa

Feb 07, 2013

Secret ‘Fracking’ Deal Comes to Light in Dallas

by Priscila Mosqueda

Lawmakers Hope to Bring Stability to Eagle Ford Shale Boomtowns

by Liz Farmer

Jan 28, 2013

To Frack or Not to Frack in Dallas

Commission to Vote on Natural Gas Drilling in City.

by Priscila Mosqueda

Matt Damon and Frances McDormand in Promised Land Dec 20, 2012

Can Matt Damon’s New Fracking Movie Save the Environment?

by Cindy Casares

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