True stories from Walter Brasch, author of "Fracking Pennsylvania". An update from Friends of Earth UK campaigner Helen Rimmer as government makes new "dash for (fracked) gas". With clips from American biologist/activist Sandra Steingraber. Don’t buy into fracking!
The Fracking low-down
By Alex Smith, originally published by Radio Ecoshock
January 15, 2014
NOTE: Images in this archived article have been removed.
Alex Smith
Host of syndicated weekly Radio Ecoshock Show - the cutting edge with top scientists, authors and activists. Eighth year on the air as of 2014. Previously a researcher for global environment group, print journalist, homesteader, world-traveler, and private investigator.
Tags: Fracking, Health, Pollution, Shale gas, tight oil
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