If you live out in the country and drink/use well water (groundwater),

[Ilsa]

You probably need to be aware of where the shale oil basins are in the US. Here's an article with a map: http://www.eia.gov/analysis/studies/usshalegas/

Gasland 2 is playing on HBO. When things go wrong, such as when cement casings fail and toxic chemicals seep into drinking groundwater, the oil companies call the shots. The contempt for property rights and culture by our government and corporations is extreme. The documentary is worth viewing.

[truebrit71]

1. The documentary should be mandatory viewing...

...i'm still processing it after having watched it last night...it was truly shocking...

[Ilsa]

2. Me too, including Gov. Ed Rendell's support

of fracking. I'll give him credit for making a half-assed attempt at getting clean water out to the people of Dimock, but in the end, it all failed.

Like I said, theit look at citizens with contempt.