THE WILL POWER REPORT: FRACKING UP?

Nothing but the Truth!
By Will Power
Fracking opposed by environmentalists on many levels. The extant to which fracking encourages earthquakes is unknown. Fracking has been used to illegally dispose of toxic wastes which can poison water tables permanently. Finally, Big Oil often refuses to disclose what chemicals are contained in "proprietary" fracking fluids. In some cases benzene and other long-lasting toxic chemicals have ruined water tables permanently. Oil Companies have recently started running TV ads which purport to show fracking does not endanger drinking water. The public record shows otherwise.
Will Power is a retired history teacher and creative writing instructor. The views in this column reflect the views of its author and do not necessarily reflect the views of East County Magazine.