Could water shortages really halt the fracking bandwagon?

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Major new analysis reveals 38 per cent of world's shale gas and oil resources located in regions facing water stress

The global march of the fracking industry could face a significant challenge in the form of water shortages in many of the regions the sector has earmarked for expansion. That is the conclusion of a...

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