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Does Ernst & Young’s LNG Report Vindicate BC?

Does Ernst & Young’s LNG Report Vindicate BC?

By Roy L Hales

There are credible experts who believe that, with proper regulation and enforcement, it is possible to have a trustworthy fracking industry. They also say it does not yet exist in North America. Personally, I think the industry is out of control and BC’s government is desperate to get in bed with it. Last week the government released a report from Ernst & Young (EY) which the…

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How Fracking Impacts America's Drinking Water

How Fracking Impacts America’s Drinking Water

On June 4 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft assessment on how fracking impacts America’s drinking water.  Contrary to industry claims, the EPA admits there have been incidents of water contamination and water being withdrawn from areas where there was little water available. The authors stated the number of incidents was small, but also admitted they had limited…

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The EPA’s Painfully Inadequate Fracking Assessment

The EPA’s Painfully Inadequate Fracking Assessment

Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources

By Roy L Hales

After five years of research, the EPA’s painfully inadequate fracking assessmenthas been released. “It’s a bit underwhelming,” said Amanda Frank, from the Center for Effective Government. Dr Allan Hoffman, a retired senior analyst with the Department of Energy, referred to the report as…

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We Really Don't Know How Dangerous Fracking Is

We Really Don’t Know How Dangerous Fracking Is

By Roy L Hales

The first indication sounded like a jet plane taking off, only it kept reoccurring day and night. Then there were the blinking lights. Her taps started whistling like there was a train coming. She developed “terribly caustic burns” after bathing. Ten years later, Jessica Ernst still does not know what chemicals Encana used when they fractured into her community’s water supply. Her…

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BC Gets A Conditional "F" In Fracking

BC Gets A Conditional “F” In Fracking

“BC Gets A Conditional “F” In Fracking” is an ECO Radio interview with Amanda Frank, Policy Analyst for the Center for Effective Government, about what the strictest Fracking regulations in North America and then applying them to British Columbia. ©2015 Roy L Hales. A spokesperson from BC’s Oil & Gas Commission responded to my questions. Interview & commentary by Roy L Hales.

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British Columbia Gets a Conditional "F" in Fracking

British Columbia Gets a Conditional “F” in Fracking

By Roy L Hales

Western Maryland sits on top one of the most controversial shale deposits in North America. There were 245 cases of water contamination in the neighbouring state of Pennsylvania and reports from West Virginia as well. Maryland’s Departments of Environment and Natural Resources have been studying fracking operations in these two states for over three years and just released a draft…

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