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Hydraulic fracturing like exploding a bomb underground

October 28, 2010 By TXsharon

Former oil industry executive speaks about hydrofracking

Northrup says that the technique is akin to exploding a bomb underneath the ground and is an all around bad idea.

Don’t believe me? Watch the video.

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  1. Peacegirl says

    October 28, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Northrup is one of the most credible people around because of his background working in the industry. He lives in my neck of the woods. Good news clip, Sharon!

  2. Anonymous says

    October 28, 2010 at 2:22 am

    Many aspects of shale gas driling/production has, is now, and will continue to damage surface water sources and aquifer water sources. Stand by and watch your water?

  3. Anonymous says

    October 28, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    This would be the equivalent of Sharon saying, "Fracking is good for the environment. Gas operators often treat small home owners in the communities they operate with respect." Don't see that happening. Yeah, when pigs fl…oh crap, in the Barnett Shale, THEY DO! (into homes)

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