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Scientific evidence: Fracking fluid and other drilling wastes are dumped into an unlined pit located right up against the Petroleum Highway in Kern County, California. Photo: Sarah Craig / Faces of Fracking
DION GEORGE GWEDE MANTASHE

New draft fracking rules spark fresh debate

Public comment deadline extended as concerns raised about risks to fragile Karoo Basin

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read