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Researching the impacts of fracking
ReFINE is the leading international research consortium on fracking. It is based in the UK and led jointly by Newcastle and Durham Universities.
Project leader
Prof Richard Davies
Dates
2013-present
Project staff
Rachel Brown, Newcastle University
Liz Kirkup, Newcastle University
Prof Fred Worrall, Durham University
Prof Peter Styles, Keele University
Prof Zoe Shipton, University of Strthclyde
Prof Gillian Foulger, Durham University
Dr Neil Thorpe, Newcastle University
Dr David Reiner, University of Cambridge
Dr Will Coombs, Durham University
Prof Anthony Zito, Newcastle University
Prof Robert Jackson, Standford University
Prof Steven Rushton, Newcastle University
Description
ReFINE works closely with a global network of leading scientists and institutions interested in fracking. It conducts independent research on the potential environmental and social impacts of shale gas exploitation.
ReFINE's investigations into the impacts of fracking cover six broad areas of research:
- well integrity and pollution
- seismicity
- social impacts
- fractures and subsidence
- health impacts
- traffic and infrastructure
Website: http://www.refine.org.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/refineresearch?lang=en