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fracking moratorium
Coverage of fracking moratorium in the Nexus archive.
- Karoo Shale Gas: New Fault Complicates South Africa’s Bet
UCT scientists discovered an unknown fault linked to a 66-quake swarm in South Africa's Karoo region, complicating the country's plans to lift its fracking moratorium and develop shale gas. The new geological risk raises concerns about the safety and feasibility of resuming drilling.