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The Whole Fracking Debate Is Based On Bad Science

Business Insider -- In the debate over natural gas drilling, the companies are often the ones accused of twisting the facts. But scientists say opponents sometimes mislead the public, too.

Critics of fracking often raise alarms about groundwater pollution, air pollution, and cancer risks, and there are still many uncertainties. But some of the claims have little — or nothing— to back them.

For example, reports that breast cancer rates rose in a region with heavy gas drilling are false, researchers told The Associated Press.

And Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a major cancer advocacy group based in Dallas, said it sees no evidence of a spike, either.

"We don't," said Chandini Portteus, Komen's vice president of research, adding that they sympathize with people's fears and concerns, but "what we do know is a l

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 7:53:09 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse in today's world, you can buy a researcher who will put their name on a piece of paper and certify whatever you want if you have enough money to pay the person.
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,417 Points:359,730 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 8:31:00 PM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse I figured the fracking debate was phoney baloney.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:05:59 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I don't always agree w/ tomok, but agree w/ this up to "...surface."
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 1:24:27 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,595 Points:1,201,860 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:31:38 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse Like tomok said,...."Limit Fracking and Bad Science, protect the surface and ground waters, people and animals at all times! Fracking water and sand contains pollutants released from underground rock and brought to the surface: Lead, Methane, various gasses and chemicals and whatever else that maybe contained in the underground rock or sand deposits. Do Not dispose of waste fracking water into the underground structure but treat the waste fracking water for careful and safe release on the surface." Totally agree!
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,414 Points:2,226,400 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 5:18:40 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse Politics is often based on bad science.
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:8,399 Points:1,589,140 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 8:48:02 AM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse The truth is often lost in politics.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,917 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 5:17:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Limit Fracking and Bad Science, protect the surface and ground waters, people and animals at all times! Fracking water and sand contains pollutants released from underground rock and brought to the surface: Lead, Methane, various gasses and chemicals and whatever else that maybe contained in the underground rock or sand deposits. Do Not dispose of waste fracking water into the underground structure but treat the waste fracking water for careful and safe release on the surface. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, has a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,839 Points:1,352,750 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 1:49:22 AM Ignore comprof Report Abuse This and global warming are all based on alarmist misapplying incomplete or insufficient data to accomplish or obtain political or financial gain. What is amazing is how they fraudulently modify the data to accomplish their goal and our worthless news medias do nothing to expose them.
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,045 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 1:19:26 AM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse good for you today, bad for you tommorrow,good for you today, bad for you tommorrow,good for you today, bad for you tommorrow,good for you today, bad for you tommorrow
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:9,830 Points:1,608,250 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:33:09 AM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse This whole article is tainted by a bad headline. Neither the spurious claims against fracking nor the unwarranted rosy scenarios are based on science, good or bad. These are irrational or emotional arguments that distort the actual scientific data. Sadly, not enough research has been done to prove either side of the issue. We should not be in such a fracking hurry and give the science time to catch up.
Jeff1944 Champion Author South Dakota Posts:4,217 Points:1,070,705 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:32:44 AM Ignore Jeff1944 Report Abuse A new myth like greenies cause cancer should have a scientific study conducted about it.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,230 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:13:33 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm, some details made up maybe, still don't see how fracking could cause earthquakes, man has figured out how to move the whole tatonic plate? I don't think so
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,883 Points:1,540,310 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:10:20 AM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse As with many debates, there are two sides, and the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle.
METEOR49 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,152 Points:451,225 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:09:29 AM Ignore METEOR49 Report Abuse i take what either side has to say with a grain of salt.
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,732 Points:1,115,115 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:07:58 AM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse Bad Science or just real good spin of the facts?
hank1326 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,898 Points:1,730,035 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:07:00 AM Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse Time will tell the truth.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,935 Points:828,705 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:06:07 AM Ignore regout Report Abuse No fracking.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:7,973 Points:2,092,520 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:05:45 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse Don't believe anything you read from the greenies.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,518 Points:683,080 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:05:26 AM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
BWJM Champion Author KW Posts:1,113 Points:303,780 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:05:11 AM Ignore BWJM Report Abuse ok
joel27nc Champion Author Raleigh Posts:10,517 Points:1,854,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:05:07 AM Ignore joel27nc Report Abuse really
gknee09 All-Star Author Philadelphia Posts:980 Points:820,065 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:04:29 AM Ignore gknee09 Report Abuse time will tell
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,448 Points:658,950 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:03:53 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse The greenies will always use distortion and lies.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,672 Points:534,045 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:03:52 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Old news!! This site has too many cookies!!
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:15,521 Points:2,449,940 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:02:59 AM Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse Here is the deal. Fracking works which is bad news for the green agenda types.
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,876 Points:768,270 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:02:45 AM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse crooked
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,595 Points:1,201,860 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 12:01:24 AM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse I think I was as naive as Brewingbiker from Tampa in about 5th grade. I learned quickly in Jr. High that the more I read a variety of views, the more I came to understand the world, the US and how both worked. Of course, I didn't have Faux News to give only one side of the equation!
dougerstew Veteran Author Oregon Posts:394 Points:1,107,780 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:57:47 PM Ignore dougerstew Report Abuse pathetic
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,350 Points:319,395 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:52:49 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse "And Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a major cancer advocacy group based in Dallas, said it sees no evidence of a spike, either." Now THAT is interesting.
Kaiyne Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,319 Points:468,815 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:50:18 PM Ignore Kaiyne Report Abuse NO FRACKING!
Zeke33 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,559 Points:1,613,580 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:50:09 PM Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse More fracking debates!
bra0712 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,649 Points:764,795 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:49:37 PM Ignore bra0712 Report Abuse K
nickatnite Veteran Author Indianapolis Posts:370 Points:276,465 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:42:17 PM Ignore nickatnite Report Abuse My opinion on fracking is still unformed.
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,757 Points:640,400 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:41:19 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse There are lies on both sides of the issue.
Hambone61 Champion Author Oregon Posts:14,462 Points:2,504,485 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:39:05 PM Ignore Hambone61 Report Abuse The Real problem here is that someone might put a few good folks to work, and maybe a profit could be made..... all 'illegal' under king barry.
nobodyMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,251 Points:554,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:38:23 PM Ignore nobodyMO Report Abuse time will tell, I don't think it will be good
EmperorsFinest Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,564 Points:340,870 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:35:28 PM Ignore EmperorsFinest Report Abuse fracking should be outlawed
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,054 Points:1,444,325 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:31:40 PM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Yeah? Tell that to those whose well water has been contaminated and now is undrinkable.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,693 Points:756,255 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:31:05 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse The opponents always misled.
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,208 Points:869,060 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:30:04 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Of course this is bad science. The "green" industry is notorious for their ability to make up facts.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,022 Points:1,509,250 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:29:38 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse There may be some truth to it an there may not! My self I don't know.
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,863 Points:3,224,690 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:29:19 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse Fracking is a problem.
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,455 Points:808,235 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:27:38 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse need a true neutral abriter
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,536 Points:1,169,685 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:25:18 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Clarmont, to modify your comment here are a few changes: \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ The Fossil Fuel Freaks are destroying our economy and way of life. That is their goal. Back to the dark ages. Let the Fossil Fuel Freaks walk. Let them freeze. Let them go broke. Let them go first. Red is Green. ??????????????????? Really, what does name calling accomplish?
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,324 Points:1,529,650 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:24:47 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse There is no question that it can cause pollution of the groundwater as it happened in our area on several properties. You could no longer drink the water from your well and many got very sick from it.
BikerGirl02 Rookie Author Pittsburgh Posts:61 Points:184,170 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:23:52 PM Ignore BikerGirl02 Report Abuse The cancer risks may be debatable, but the water risks are not. They don't even test the water for the chemicals that are injected to do the fracking, but they test it for other things. How does that happen???
BeulahME Champion Author Maine Posts:1,106 Points:443,840 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:22:37 PM Ignore BeulahME Report Abuse Both sides can be wrong.
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,544 Points:1,508,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:11:41 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse Depends on whose viewpoint you read. Needs much study. the consequences of a bad decision are irreversable
ljmh Champion Author Akron Posts:3,047 Points:551,060 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 11:06:38 PM Ignore ljmh Report Abuse ok