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Blog Post
Feb 2, 2018
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Peter Nelson
A new paper in Science coauthored by RFF’s Roger Cooke provides a clearer picture of the causal relationship between wastewater injection depth and seismic activity, and offers guidance to regulators seeking to cost-effectively reduce earthquake risk.
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Issue Brief
Jan 31, 2018
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Daniel Raimi |
2 pp.
Growth in US natural gas and oil production from shale has had major economic impacts at the local, national, and international levels.
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Issue Brief
Jan 31, 2018
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Daniel Raimi |
2 pp.
The shale revolution has dramatically increased drilling activity in both densely and sparsely populated regions of the United States, raising concerns over the health risks of living near oil and gas production sites.
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Issue Brief
Jan 31, 2018
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Daniel Raimi |
2 pp.
This brief describes the impacts of the US shale revolution on local governments, and highlights strategies to plan for the future.
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Issue Brief
Jan 31, 2018
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Daniel Raimi |
2 pp.
The risks to water quality from hydraulic fracturing remains a prominent concern related to shale development that can be reduced through evidence-based rulemaking and sufficient enforcement.
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Issue Brief
Jan 31, 2018
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Daniel Raimi |
2 pp.
This issue brief describes the short- and long-term effects of the US shale revolution on climate change, and the role of government policies in managing those impacts.
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Issue Brief
Jan 31, 2018
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Daniel Raimi |
2 pp.
This brief provides an overview of the key causes of earthquakes related to oil and gas activities, along with how new technologies and policies can reduce the risks.
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Resources Article
Jan 29, 2018
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Daniel Raimi
The shale revolution has created substantial climate benefits in the near term and provided an even larger opportunity in the long term. Wise policy choices and technological breakthroughs are still essential for a more effective response to climate change in the future.
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Past Seminar
Jan 18, 2018
On January 18, Resources for the Future hosted the Washington, DC book release of Daniel Raimi’s "The Fracking Debate," part of the Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy series from Columbia University Press.
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Report
Dec 20, 2017
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Daniel Raimi, Richard G. Newell |
64 pp.
After a downturn in drilling, most local governments in Colorado, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Texas continue to benefit from oil and gas development.
