NEW HAVEN - The Yale Science Diplomats will launch their second annual series of "Science in the News" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29  at New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St.

 "This series is designed for adults and students who would like to learn more about science issues that appear in the headlines," a library release said.

“Fracking: Energy Angel or Environmental Demon?” is the topic on Jan. 29, and Yale graduate students and post-doctoral fellows will present a discussion of hydrofracking and the environment, the release said.

There event if free.

 Science in the News at Yale is a community outreach project of Yale Science Diplomats, the release said.

 For more information visit  www.yale.edu/sciencediplomats or call the Library at 203-946-8835.

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