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Brewed On Grant : Musical Shale
The Marcellus Shale industry, whose “fracking” practices have been criticized by environmentalists, have been pushing hard with PR campaigns on several fronts. They have been trying to put a positive spin on their practices while reminding everyone of all the jobs they are creating.
Brewed On Grant : Park Frackers
The Allegheny County Council decided it would be a good idea to start fracking under Deer Lakes Park. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Governor Tom Corbett issued an executive order saying it was OK to drill under Pennsylvania forests and state parks.
Via “An Taisce” charity, dedicated to protecting Ireland’s natural and built heritage
Can we measure the hydraulic fracturing health effects easily without knowing exactly what chemicals are used?
Another classic Rob Rogers‘ cartoon that nails some of the absurd messaging and rationale by the fracking industry.
Fracking Chemicals Detected in Pennsylvania Drinking Water
In 2015, the New York Times reported that fracking fluid had been found in well water in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
The industry criticized the study, saying that it provided no proof that the chemical came from a nearby well.
Annals of Graphic Medicine : Living on Benefits
Annals of Graphic Medicine : Living on Benefits
Written by Jack W. Bedeman, BM, BSc, MSc; Susanne F. Meisel, PhD; and Nora Pashayan, MD, PhD, and illustrated by Jack W. Bedeman, BM, BSc, MSc., 3 May 2016.
Ann Intern Med. 2016;164(9):W13-W14. doi:10.7326/G15-0019
© 2016 American College of Physicians.
How some scientists – and news – can play with medical data…
A scientific result is considered “statistically significant” if there’s a less than one in 20 chance that it could happen by chance – if you measure 20 different things, you’ll probably get one positive result, as this XKCD demonstrates.
Hi uncle! Still a bit crazy?
For a healthier life, consume chemicals in moderation!
@HealthandEnv 2012.
Taken from “Choosing our future” comic book, 2012 edition
Taken from “Choosing our future” comic book, 2012 edition
