Fracking Links and News

Lawsuits

To view a copy of the lawsuits related to natural gas fracking activities click on the links below.

Lawsuit 1

Lawsuit 2

Lawsuit 3

Information

The New York Times created an interactive demo that shows exactly how hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," works. The demo begins with the setup of a drill rig and ends with an explanation of how the gas escapes from the rock formations deep below the surface of the earth. To view this demo, click on the link below.

NY Times: Extracting Natural Gas From Rocks

Energy In Depth, a website created by natural gas companies, has a 3D animation of how a drill rig works. To view the gas companies that support the website, click here. If you would like to view the interactive display, click the link below.

EID: 3D Rig Animation

In a seperate expose by the New York Times, documents relating to fracking operations in Pennsylvania were obtained and posted online. Click the link below to view them.

NY Times: Fracking Documents Exposed

News Articles

Arkansas Matters: Lawsuits

CBC Canada Hydro Fracking

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)

CW Arkansas Article

Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) BHP Article

Arkansas considering limit to compressor station noise levels

DCH Lawsuit Regarding Compressor Stations