John Glover

Fracking Is Already Straining U.S. Water Supplies

thinkprogress.org — As the level of hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells in the United States has intensified in recent years, much of the mounting public concern has centered on fears that underground water supplies could be contaminated with the toxic chemicals used in the well-stimulation technique that cracks rock formations and releases trapped oil and [...]

Coppola Comment: Under the radar

coppolacomment.blogspot.com — This is the interesting story of how the Co-Op Bank got itself into a terrible mess without anyone noticing. The Co-Op Bank was originally created by the Co-Operative Group, a mutually-owned retailer, primarily but not exclusively to serve the needs of its members.

Cannabis-Farm busted because of farting Policeman

crackajack.de — And then this happened: Police officers in Leicester sniffed out a cannabis farm - after opening their patrol car windows because one officer kept breaking wind. The team noticed a strong smell of cannabis as they sucked in the welcome fresh air, and tracked it to a nearby house, reports the Police Federation's magazine.

EU to end mobile roaming charges next year

telegraph.co.uk — The reforms are designed to encourage radical consolidation of European mobile network operators. A source familiar with the plans said the European Commission believes there are far too many companies offering services across the 27 member states and that the fragmentation is a barrier to badly-needed investment.