Brooks Rainey-Pearson in the News
view all news >in the news: Energy vs. Environment: Fracking Process Reduces Dependence on Foreign Oil Resources, but Poses Risks
— May 06, 2012The Herald Sun highlights the discussion from an event on hydraulic fracturing, featuring commentary by the Nicholas Institute’s Brooks Rainey-Pearson.
in the news: Duke Research Blog: Fracking
— May 04, 2012A post in the Duke Research blog shares the details from an event focused on hydraulic fracturing. The Nicholas Institute’s Brooks Rainey-Pearson, who spoke at the event, is quoted in the piece.
in the news: News & Observer: King Gas
— Dec 12, 2011A News & Observer editorial about hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina cites a study involving Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions researchers. The study encouraged state lawmakers to consider several health and environmental measures as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
in the news: Duke Study Offers Safeguards for Hydraulic Fracturing
— Nov 29, 2011National Driller shares the details of a new Duke University report covering several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
in the news: North Carolina Should Weigh Drilling, Fracking Risks
— Nov 22, 2011An article by NGI's Shale Daily shares the findings from a Duke report on hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina.
in the news: Duke Study Offers Seven Safeguards for Hydraulic Fracturing
— Nov 21, 2011Energy Daily shares the findings of a report on hydraulic fracturing by researchers at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and the Nicholas School of the Environment. The report offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
in the news: Study Offers 7 Safeguards For Hydraulic Fracturing
— Nov 21, 2011A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Jonas Monast, director of the climate and energy program at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in this article by Frac Tracker.
in the news: News & Record: Fracking Suggestions
— Nov 17, 2011A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. The Greensboro News & Record recently highlighted several of those suggestions in their blog, Capital Beat.
news release: Study Offers 7 Safeguards For Hydraulic Fracturing
— Nov 17, 2011A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
in the news: In the Midst of a Fracking Firestorm
— Nov 11, 2011The Fall 2011 issue of DukeEnvironment Magazine features a story on hydraulic fracturing, which makes mention of a paper on the topic Brooks Rainey-Pearson, policy counsel at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, penned with researchers at the Nicholas School of the Environment.
in the news: Despite the Dangers of Fracking, North Carolina Lawmakers Want to Legalize it
— May 11, 2011This article makes mention of the Nicholas Institute and links to materials it has produced surrounding the issue of fracking.
in the news: Fracking Study May Expose Natural Gas Industry To Regulation
— May 10, 2011A Forbes blogger shares recommendations for monitoring and addressing potential environmental and human health risks related to hydraulic fracturing, found in a whitepaper co-authored by a Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions researcher.
in the news: Hydrofracking Changes Water Wells
— May 09, 2011Duke University researchers have published a study showing a link between methane contamination of drinking water wells and their proximity to shale gas drilling sites. This Duke Today article links to a whitepaper, based largely on this study and co-authored by a Nicholas Institute researcher, offering the recommendations for monitoring and addressing potential environmental and human health risks.
in the news: Study Finds Methane Contamination Rises Near Shale Gas Wells
— May 09, 2011Duke University researchers have published a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showing a link between methane contamination of drinking water wells and their proximity to shale gas drilling sites. This New York Times article links to a whitepaper, based largely on this study and co-authored by a Nicholas Institute researcher, offering the recommendations for monitoring and addressing potential environmental and human health risks.
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