Episode 223 • • 22:53 - 28:02
223: Chillies in the Antilles
Natural Gas Fracking, Water Contamination Reports
Network news and HBO specials are increasingly covering the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the Marcellus Shale region. Residents in Hickory, Pennsylvania, report concerns over noise, dust, and contaminated well water. The discussion highlights claims of flammable tap water resulting from gas drilling operations.