The potential environmental effects of fracking and shale gas
What is Shale gas and fracking? Shale gas is natural gas found in shale rock formations underground. Due to the lack of permeability of the shale rock, the gas is trapped and cannot be extracted through a conventional well bore.…
Carbon Dioxide levels hitting 400ppm – what’s the problem with that?
400ppm, What’s the big deal? It’s been widely reported over the last couple of weeks that Carbon Dioxide levels in the atmosphere have exceeded 400 parts per million. It’s a big deal, for several reasons: 1. Levels have been rising on…
Impending Oil Tanker Strikes in UK, Further highlighting reliance on Petrol & Diesel
With oil tanker strikes looming on the horizon which could have a detrimental impact on the UK, we take a look at what it means to the UK and a potential longer term preventative cure…. Earlier this month (March 2012),…