Roundup Of Fracking Studies Still Shows No Consensus

Law360, New York (September 22, 2014, 11:27 AM EDT) -- The science relating to hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a dynamic topic to follow given the number of ongoing studies on a host of issues — from seismicity, to air and groundwater contamination, to traffic accidents near drilling sites. Despite the number of eyes on fracking, however, the science remains quite fluid, with new studies reported on an almost monthly, if not weekly, basis. In this article, I provide a brief recap of just a few studies published in recent days. Although the studies have made national headlines, it is important to consider the context of each study, as well as the "big picture" — each study is just one piece of a larger body of research that continues to develop....

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