With shale gas still very cheap in North America, Underground Coal Gasification may not make major progress on this continent anytime soon.

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Given our current circumstances, however, much more needs to be done, with a greater sense of urgency, if the US is to make substantial progress against major social challenges.

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The announcement comes days after talks between Iran and major powers over the nuclear crisis failed to make progress.

BBC: Iran unveils uranium activities at Saghand and Ardakan