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Hydraulic Fracturing And The Baseline Testing Of Groundwater, Keith B. Hall
Hydraulic Fracturing And The Baseline Testing Of Groundwater, Keith B. Hall
University of Richmond Law Review
This article discusses some of the legal and practical issues relating to baseline testing of groundwater and the rules designed to encourage or require such testing. Part I of the article discusses basic background material why this issue is important, what fracturing is and why it is used, the basic types of fracturing, why it can be challenging to determine the cause of alleged contamination, and why baseline testing might help. Part II examines different approaches to increasing the use of baseline testing, including regulations that require such testing and legislation that creates presumptions that provide incentives to conduct such …
Curtailment First: Why Climate Change And The Energy Industry Suggest A New Allocation Paradigm Is Needed For Water Utilized In Hydraulic Fracturing, Victor Flatt, Heather Payne
Curtailment First: Why Climate Change And The Energy Industry Suggest A New Allocation Paradigm Is Needed For Water Utilized In Hydraulic Fracturing, Victor Flatt, Heather Payne
University of Richmond Law Review
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Reconciling Energy And Food Security Law, Rhett B. Larson
Reconciling Energy And Food Security Law, Rhett B. Larson
University of Richmond Law Review
This article argues that making "water security" a more predominant policy aim can help reconcile and integrate energy security and food security. Water security is the condition of a nation and its citizens having reasonable physical and economic access to sufficient and sustainable water, combined with acceptable levels of water-related risks (e.g., drought, flood, and water-related plagues).
Insurance At The Energy-Water Nexus, Donald T. Hornstein
Insurance At The Energy-Water Nexus, Donald T. Hornstein
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.
Energy Versus Water: The Growing Role Of Water In Controlling Energy Decisions, Andrea West Wortzel
Energy Versus Water: The Growing Role Of Water In Controlling Energy Decisions, Andrea West Wortzel
University of Richmond Law Review
No abstract provided.