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By Valerie Volcovici and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fracking has not led to widespread pollution of drinking water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday in a long-awaited draft study, but warned that certain drilling activities could pose risks. The study, requested by Congress and five years in the making, found specific instances where water sources were affected by hydraulic fracturing, the injection of large amounts of sand,
Swedish furniture giant IKEA said Thursday it would invest 600 million euros ($677 million) in renewable energy over five years in a bid to become energy independent by 2020. Being energy independent would mean it produces as much renewable energy as it consumes in its buildings. “The majority of the new commitment (500 million euros) will be invested in wind energy and around 100 million euros is expected to be
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hydraulic fracturing activities have not led to widespread harm to drinking water in the United States, but the controversial drilling technique could affect drinking water if safeguards are not maintained, the government said Thursday.
U.S. stocks followed European markets lower on Thursday as a deadline approached in Greece’s debt talks. Greece remained stuck in negotiations with its creditors over releasing more emergency funds ahead …
By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When people read his story and see pictures of him throughout New York City, 25-year-old Derrick Cobb hopes it will change their perception of youth homelessness. The pictures, part of a collection known as SEE ME, will be displayed starting this week at The Reciprocity Foundation in Midtown Manhattan. The 25 young people in the photographs receive services from Reciprocity, which
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. Senate Democrats said on Thursday they would block spending bills for the fiscal year starting on Oct. 1 to press their case that mandatory spending limits that have been in place for the last two years need to be scrapped. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Bill Trott)
