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Exploring the Witch Hunt Against Hydraulic Fracturing

OilPrice.com -- Natural gas production, from hydrocarbon rich shale formations, known as “shale gas,” is one of the most rapidly expanding trends in onshore oil and gas exploration and production today. A key element in the emergence of shale gas exploration has been the refinement of cost?effective horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies.

No question, regulations must be imposed to ensure adequate oversight and selection of qualified and trained operators that employ best management practices when handling, injecting and disposing fracturing fluid. Nevertheless, the industry is not standing still. To the rescue are new “green” fracturing additives, better ways to treat and recycle the waste water, and new technologies that reduce water consumption in half.

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Submitted Apr 03, 2012 By: NOTSOGRN

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drpepperTX Champion Author Texas Posts:8,924 Points:748,960 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 7:09:05 PM Ignore drpepperTX Report Abuse The study that I posted found that media coverage on fracking is mostly negative with negative stories outweighing neutral and positive stories by over 60 percent across local and national TV and newspapers, online newspapers and national radio. In the media reports, less than half of all media referenced scientific studies, with only 25 percent of broadcast news mentioning them. The emotional play of blogs, images and, most importantly to fracking, fakeumentaries with staged scenes of tap water on fire are the epitemy of a witch hunt. UT STUDY
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 5:07:15 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse hmmm... OilPrice.com... an mouthpiece of Pig Oil and it should be considered a trustworthy source? More like an Op Ed piece IMNSHO.
KAR120CSII Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,162 Points:617,570 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2012 1:19:18 AM Ignore KAR120CSII Report Abuse A feel good piece about a very questionable practice. I don't buy it.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 12:14:30 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
puinsai808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,524 Points:723,305 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 8:51:57 AM Ignore puinsai808 Report Abuse We need to drill, drill, drill.
N4PIP All-Star Author Miami Posts:883 Points:415,430 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 7:58:27 AM Ignore N4PIP Report Abuse So, I read this op-ed piece from "Dr. Barry Stevens" and have to say it did nothing to help me believe that the concerns about hydraulic fracturing are unfounded. More than anything, I question the author's credentials. Who is he and what is he a "Dr." of? Stevens couldn't even spell "hypocrisy" correctly. Anybody can post their opinion on the 'net. But, I don't buy into the notion this article is peer-reviewed or a serious study on the subject. Some of the posters in the forum have tried to berate environment conservation, alternative energy and PBS into this discussion. Pardon the pun, but, why are you trying to muddy the water on the topic? They have nothing to do with whether there is or isn't a bias on the hydraulic fracturing process. I don't claim to be a geologist or chemist. But, when I see earthquakes happening in places that don't normally have seismic activity, and well water that is polluted with chemicals that aren't normally present, it makes me want to know why. Shouldn't you wonder, too?
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,917 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 2:09:29 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Say NO to fracking and injected subsurface waste water, protect the ground and surface waters at all cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
SparkieMi Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:3,244 Points:584,445 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 12:54:21 AM Ignore SparkieMi Report Abuse Interesting....
nomad228 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,117 Points:575,140 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2012 12:10:58 AM Ignore nomad228 Report Abuse agree do it the right way then there can be no excuses,when something goes wrong. they better build up a ten trillion dollar reserve slush fund for any future "accidents". : )
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,926 Points:1,178,985 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:44:45 PM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse agree
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sammy518 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,589 Points:539,790 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:42:23 PM Ignore sammy518 Report Abuse 44: yeah and I bet you don't believe in global warming either, let me know...
Akcamper Veteran Author Tucson Posts:274 Points:30,555 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:41:27 PM Ignore Akcamper Report Abuse SCREWED AGAIN OMG = OBAMA MUST GO!
abacus44 Champion Author Toms River Posts:3,460 Points:744,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:38:14 PM Ignore abacus44 Report Abuse We need proof, not media hysteria.
ShadowACE Champion Author Boston Posts:8,998 Points:2,145,575 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:38:09 PM Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse danol43 said: "The Far Left will use whatever they can to further their end goal = a totally socialistic US." SHHH! That's supposed to be a secret. They don't want us to figure that out until after they complete the takeover...
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,612 Points:1,554,315 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:38:07 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse so does "adequate oversight" protect us from big oil ?
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,881 Points:2,128,580 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:32:17 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Regulators should do the old adage, "trust, but verify". Plenty of verification will send the message to do it right the first time or be very sorry in the end.
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Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,629 Points:2,355,745 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:29:43 PM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse Let's just hope it is safe and control or we will pay down the road.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,221 Points:2,250,020 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:28:34 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse currently fracking is not allowed in north carolina, but it is being discussed hard and fast by the n.c. gov't-except for our out-going governor..
cmsense Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,358 Points:165,345 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:28:24 PM Ignore cmsense Report Abuse Come on-OilPrice.com, Really?
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,114 Points:1,352,710 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:28:21 PM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse We know only a few are causing problems the rest is political propaganda to force the USA to use "GREEN Energy" Some of which is just as bad or worse.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,800 Points:1,426,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:28:16 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse If you can't see it. It isn't really happening...
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,835 Points:1,609,325 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:27:06 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse This looks a lot like an opinion column by an oil-industry mouthpiece to me, not a balanced news article presenting both sides of the story. Not appropriate for Newsville. The title is your first clue.
jim27106 All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:770 Points:778,810 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:23:54 PM Ignore jim27106 Report Abuse I don't think residents of Dimock, PA would call it a witch hunt. Cabot and EPA say drink the cloudy water.
CDMAuto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:3,773 Points:749,915 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:23:44 PM Ignore CDMAuto Report Abuse wait and see if it all comes together
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Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,681 Points:1,635,245 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:18:51 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Fracking works for america. To hell with the bike riders.
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,188 Points:514,625 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:18:45 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Let's keep an eye on it.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:11,444 Points:2,076,760 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:15:19 PM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse Not fracking again!!!
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:13:57 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Good, but they must do better. More research into methods.
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:7,500 Points:1,665,585 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:13:13 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse As long as our water supply is not compromised.
unicornpmb Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,471 Points:1,625,515 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:12:44 PM Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse Damn if you do or don't.
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defiancegasman Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,075 Points:1,322,185 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:11:46 PM Ignore defiancegasman Report Abuse Lets get FRACKING!
VetteFan Champion Author Indiana Posts:9,724 Points:2,025,555 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:11:34 PM Ignore VetteFan Report Abuse Just like each person is different so are fracking situations. In Ohio there have been minor earthquakes. In Pennsylvania there has been water contamination. In Colorado water is bid on and fracking won over ranchers/ farmers. In Texas there hasn't been a problem. The industry isn't completely guilt free.
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,069 Points:1,099,105 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:10:32 PM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse The tree huggers will get us again!
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yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,400 Points:475,645 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:08:49 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse "green" fracturing additives?
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Pozole Champion Author Portland Posts:9,573 Points:1,590,520 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:07:03 PM Ignore Pozole Report Abuse ...the far right will use whatever means they can to destroy the only planet upon which we must live...
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,949 Points:1,766,795 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 11:06:03 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Save the water
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,277 Points:1,556,290 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:59:26 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Enviro wackos on the move again!!...
danol43 Champion Author Modesto Posts:1,697 Points:585,930 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:59:26 PM Ignore danol43 Report Abuse The Far Left will use whatever they can to further their end goal = a totally socialistic US.
amgine27 Champion Author New York Posts:1,252 Points:302,690 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:58:58 PM Ignore amgine27 Report Abuse ok
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,337 Points:1,537,705 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:57:11 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse It's been done regularly since the 1940's; why no hubbub until recently ?
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,947 Points:1,272,000 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:56:28 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Water is more important.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,324 Points:1,529,650 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2012 10:56:07 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse A poor method for extracting gas.