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Old 09-16-2014, 09:03 AM
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I heard a discussion of this on NPR. The takeaway was it's not the actual fracking but leaking issues with the wells, something that can be fixed.

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My main issue with Frackers:

Why exemptions from CLEAN DRINKING WATER ACT.
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Old 09-16-2014, 09:16 AM
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My main issue with Frackers:

Why exemptions from CLEAN DRINKING WATER ACT?
Cheap energy for all is more important than clean drinking water for some living in and around the fracking fields.
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Old 09-16-2014, 09:29 AM
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Cheap energy for all is more important than clean drinking water for some living in and around the fracking fields.
An eye opener.

However We in New York do not believe in only nearness to fields.

Our water comes from far, so we put our Governor under pressure.
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Old 09-16-2014, 10:18 AM
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Cheap energy for all is more important than clean drinking water for some living in and around the fracking fields.
Tongue in cheek?
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Old 09-16-2014, 05:06 PM
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Tongue in cheek?
Fact of life.
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