Fracking boom has `dramatically increased´ global methane emissions, study warns
(WorldNews Environment)

Fracking has `dramatically increased` global methane emissions in the past decade, a new study has warned. A rapid rise in levels of the greenhouse gas in recent years has been attributed to biological sources such as cows, tropical wetlands and rice fields, but the research reveals the contribution made by the controversial gas extraction process. Researchers from Cornell University looked at the `chemical fingerprint` of methane in the atmosphere and concluded around a third of emissions in the past decade have come from fracking. We´ll tell you what´s true. You can form your own view. From 15p EUR0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Subscribe now Methane...