University of Texas: eco-conscious campus and major fracking landlord

While the Austin campus has a sustainability plan and promotes recycling, the university is also a major fracking landlord that leases millions of acres to oil and gas companiesThe dusty oilfields of west Texas can feel a world away from the bustling heart of Austin, the state's eco-conscious capital.A common thread is the University of Texas: one of America's biggest academic institutions and one of its largest landowners. University land managers control 2.1m acres in Texas, much of it leased to oil and gas companies who have installed 9,000 wells on its property. Continue reading...