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EU Sees No Need to Regulate Shale Gas
There is no need for new legislation to regulate shale gas exploration in the European Union, according to a study published Friday that proposed the bloc adopt a low profile on the controversial issue. The study, carried out by a consultant and authorized by the European Commission, the EU’s executive body, says that existing legislation on exploration and production of fossil fuels
2 Comments on "EU Sees No Need to Regulate Shale Gas"
DC on Mon, 30th Jan 2012 3:21 pm
Nice spin, this is NOT EU policy, mostly likey a ‘study’ funded by a pro-oil ‘consultant’, saying what they wish were true. Just because the frakers dont see any need for regulation, doesnt mean they wont get it. Just look at what the un-regulated frak gas industry has done to north America, and they barely gotten started! The EU wont be as stupid as we are-they cant afford to tear up europe looking for toxic low-EROEI frak-gas.
Windmills on Mon, 30th Jan 2012 3:24 pm
I’m not so sure. They make make a devil’s bargain, especially when you consider how dependent they are on foreign sources of natural gas. Being held hostage by the ex-Soviets is probably something they’d like to relieve, regardless of whether or not they have to destroy their water supplies. People can feel a cold house sooner and more acutely than poisoned water. It’s just human psychology at work.