Hydrofracking Needs More Investigation, Says Salazar

Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar told members of the House Natural Resources Committee that more investigation of hydrofracking is necessary as the U.S. tries to increase natural gas production. (0:10)

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Hydrofracking Hysteria Hindering Natural Gas Production, Says Shell President

During a conference Tuesday with the U.S. Energy Information Administration, President of Shell Oil Co. Marvin Odum says “irresponsible” reports on hydraulic fracturing hinders natural gas production. (0:32)

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Sen. Hatch Says Natural Gas Can Replace Petroleum

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) says the U.S. is ready for natural gas vehicles, and presents some surprising new statistics about natural gas. (0:50)
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T. Boone Pickens: We can replace foreign oil

Ellen Ratner speaks with T. Boone Pickens on his energy plan. Pickens advocates switching to natural gas for many current oil consumers. (5:28)
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T. Boone Pickens Says Natural Gas Reserves Could End Oil Imports

Coffee Brown, University of New Mexico, for Talk Radio News

Entrepreneur T.Boone Pickens points out the advantages of natural gas, the ease of conversion, and the possibility of ending dependence on foreign oil.
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Reid says investing in renewable energy can save consumers $10.5 billion

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) spoke today at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. Reid spoke about the momentum in the utility industry to invest in renewable generation has come about because of states passing renewable portfolio standards. Reid says that if 20 percent of the nation’s power came from renewable energy by 2020, the United States would create 200,000 new jobs and save consumers $10.5 billion in lower electricity and natural gas bills.
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