12 myths surrounding shale gas production

Shale gas is hot news but we’re here to sort the fact from fiction and dispel some of the myths circulating in the media. 12 shale myths are listed below. Download the ebook now to find out the truth.

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1. My water will catch on fire
2. Shale Gas will poison the water supply
3. Shale gas will prevent the emergence of renewable technology
4. Drillers will always try to save money by shortcutting regulations which protect water
5. There are over 500 dangerous chemicals in fracking fluid
6. Chemicals used in fracking are secret
7. Water that flows back from the wells is contaminated & enters rivers, streams & drinking water
8. Shale uses a lot of water
9. European shale is only a short term stopgap that will not provide energy security
10. Shale takes up a lot of space
11. Shale gas causes earthquakes
12. Shale gas is worse than coal for the environment

These myths were first published by Nick Grealy at No Hot Air

Are there any myths missing?

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