What is hydraulic fracturing? “Fracking” is a common name for hydraulic fracturing, which is a process that uses a high-pressure mix of water, chemicals and sand.

In fracking, sand is used as a “proppant.” In more laymen’s terms, Brockinton explained what role sand plays in the fracking process.

A state regulator has adopted a rule banning the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," in the fracking process. But advocates pushing for more ...

Trump’s pro-fracking policy will boost an industry that threatens us with radioactive pollution. State leaders must stand up ...

Fracking is a process in which liquids and other materials are injected into the ground at high pressures in order to create small fractures which allow workers to then extract liquids, energy ...

Water is a vital part of the complex lifeline that makes drilling in the Bakken oil play so productive.

Reform UK in Lancashire says it believes any future fracking activity in the UK will be focused hundreds of miles away on the ...