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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science
In the debate over natural gas drilling, the compaies are often the ones accused of twisting the facs. 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.