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- Opinion, Note Apr 11, 2018
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Boise Weekly: Story Seekers
- News, National Dec 15, 2016
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EPA Concludes Fracking a Threat to U.S. Water Supplies
The EPA’s finding, endorsed by environmentalists, comes as the Trump administration prepares to rethink regulation of the gas drilling industry.
- News, Unda' the Rotunda Feb 23, 2016
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More Than 100 People Protest Idaho Bill at Statehouse Over Fracking Concerns
The bill cleared the Idaho Senate Resources and Environment Committee with a "do pass" recommendation and has been filed for a second reading. - Blogs, citydesk Oct 16, 2014
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UPDATE: Idaho Anti-Fracking Activist Released After 7-Day Incarceration
- News, National Apr 4, 2014
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In Fracking Fight, a Worry About How Best to Measure Health Threats
Opponents of gas drilling say regulators are slow and unprepared in responding to air quality complaints.
- News, Citydesk Dec 31, 2013
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Something In the Air
A major element of Idaho's burgeoning natural gas exploration industry is the little-discussed processing of the raw gas before it is sent to a pipeline.
All in all, the proposed plant has the potential of emitting more than 1 ton of Hazardous Air Pollutants per year. - Blogs, citydesk Dec 28, 2013
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Natural Gas Driller Wants to Release Nitrogen Oxide, Carbon Monoxide From Idaho Facility
- News, National Aug 10, 2013
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New Study Finds High Levels of Arsenic in Groundwater Near Fracking
A Q&A with Brian Fontenot, whose research gives the latest indication that fracking may be tied to arsenic contamination
- News, World Jul 12, 2013
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Quebec Wreck: A Disaster in the Eyes of the Beholder
The Quebec oil train explosion is seized on by fans and foes of fracking and the Keystone pipeline.
- News, National Jul 5, 2013
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EPA's Abandoned Wyoming Fracking Study One Retreat of Many
Industry says the EPA’s retreat on an investigation into water contamination in Wyoming was recognition of over-reaching. Environmentalists see an agency systematically disengaging from any research into the safety of drilling
- Blogs, citydesk Jun 9, 2013
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'Frack-tivists' Protest Outside Boise IDL Office
- Blogs, citydesk Jun 7, 2013
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'Frack Attack' Protest Scheduled Outside Boise IDL Office Today
- News, Unda' the Rotunda Jun 5, 2013
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Fracking With Idaho: Activists Push Back Against State, Gas Explorers
"It's a way to show our state government that plenty of citizens aren't pleased with how state lands could potentially be used, and also how our state water would be impacted by this drilling."
Statewide protests are scheduled outside of offices of the Idaho Department of Lands in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Deary, Idaho Falls, Kamiah, Orofino, Priest Lake, St. Maries and Sandpoint - Blogs, citydesk May 12, 2013
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AP: Natural Gas Boom Means More Fracking, Increased Overseas Exports
- News, National Feb 5, 2013
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ProPublica: State Oil and Gas Regulators Still Spread Thin
The ratio of wells to inspectors remains extremely high
- Blogs, citydesk Sep 26, 2012
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AP: New Test Results Due at Wyoming Fracking Site
- News, National Sep 21, 2012
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Lax Rules for Drillers That Inject Pollutants Into the Earth
The trillion-gallon loophole
- Blogs, citydesk Jun 16, 2012
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Massive Gas Shale Field Discovered North of Border
- Blogs, citydesk Jun 1, 2012
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New Seismic Tests Planned For New Plymouth Gas Fields
- Blogs, citydesk May 4, 2012
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Feds Set New Rules for Fracking on Federal Lands
- News, National May 3, 2012
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New Study Predicts Frack Fluids Can Migrate to Aquifers Within Years
Natural faults and fractures, exacerbated by the effects of fracking itself, could allow chemicals to reach the surface in as little as just a few years.
- News, National Apr 25, 2012
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ALEC and ExxonMobil Push Loopholes in Fracking Chemical Disclosure Rules
Rules vary considerably from state to state.
In many cases, rules are limited by a "trade secrets" provision, adopted by ALEC. - News, National Apr 20, 2012
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The EPA's First Fracking Rules - Limited and Delayed
Many caution it is just a first step.
- Blogs, citydesk Mar 23, 2012
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Feds: No Information on Integrity of Pipelines Carrying Fracked Gas
- Blogs, citydesk Mar 20, 2012
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Ethics Probe into Monty Pearce: Leases, Fracking and Disclosure
"I'm not satisfied that we've heard all of the evidence regarding these leases."
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At President's Day Rally, Boiseans Turn Out to Protest Trump Emergency Declaration, Border Wall
"There's a lot more we could be doing with our country, with our tax dollars. A lot of roads need attention, bridges. We could use a lot more workers."
- Feb 18, 2019
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Slideshow: Flying M's 2019 Valentine for AIDS Auction Raised a Record-Breaking Amount
This years' Valentine for AIDS silent art auction made more than $30,600.
- Feb 18, 2019
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February 18, 2019: What to Know
A demonstration at the Idaho Statehouse today will protest President Trump's emergency declaration, the union representing flight attendants is calling for a probe into a controversial video, an NBA All -Star Game kept scorekeepers busy, and don't even think about this year's Oscars coming in under the 3-hour mark.
- Feb 18, 2019
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Non-Dairy 'Cheese' Was the Star of Lemon Tree's Vegan Valentine's Dinner
From a meat- and dairy-eater's perspective, the meal wasn't a perfect mirror to what it would have been if any ingredient had been welcome. But it did have its brilliant moments, and The Kula Connection's "cheese" was one of them.
- Feb 15, 2019
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Boise Farmers Market to Move to New Location in April
"We are on our way to achieving our dream of a year-around indoor-outdoor farmers market," wrote BFM Board President Mike Sommer in an email blast. "This move is the first step."
- Feb 14, 2019
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