Author: New York Times

Editorial – The Halliburton Loophole – NYTimes.com

Editorial - The Halliburton Loophole - NYTimes.com

The so-called “Halliburton Loophole” exempted hydraulic fracturing from key provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Critics argued the exemption shielded industry from meaningful oversight, while defenders insisted state regulation sufficed. At stake: whether federal law should close the gap between energy development and environmental accountability.

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Editorial – Shale and Our Water – NYTimes.com

The New York Times editorial board questioned whether high-volume hydraulic fracturing had outpaced the science meant to protect drinking water. With millions of gallons injected per well and incomplete disclosure of chemicals, the piece pressed regulators to ensure that energy expansion did not compromise aquifers and public health.

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