Trump rescinds US fracking fluid declaration rule

Industry hails move overturning Obama-era regulation as "better policy", removing duplication and costly measures, but environmental groups slam "reckless decision"

Fluid argument: some shale operators say the ingredients of hydraulic fracking fluid they use is a trade secret
Fluid argument: some shale operators say the ingredients of hydraulic fracking fluid they use is a trade secret
Published 5 January 2018, 00:00Updated 3 January 2018, 15:44