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Study: No Evidence Hydraulic Fracturing Pollutes Water

A new study finds no evidence that the controversial practice to extract natural gas known as hydraulic fracturing is contaminating ground water.The report, "Separating Fact from Fiction in Shale Gas Development," published by the University of Texas Energy Institute, attempts to allay fears that fracking poses a threat to public health and the environment. According to Charles Groat, associate director of the institute, fracking, which injects water and chemicals into a well at high pressure to shatter the gas-bearing rock deep underground, is not to blame for polluted wells.

“However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other parts of the process of shale gas development that could get things you don’t want in shallow ground water or surface water,” Groat says.  The rush to develop new domestic sources of energy in the United States has led to a surge in drilling across the country in more than 30 states.

The northeastern state of Pennsylvania is issuing 2,500 permits a year to drill the Marcellus Shale, estimated to be the largest underground reservoir of natural gas in the United States.VOA - R. SkirbleWhile the University of Texas report finds no evidence that fracking contaminates groundwater, this rig located next to a dairy concerns local residents.

While the stepped-up gas extraction promises to boost employment and stimulate the economy, activists who oppose the practice for environmental and health concerns, are working to ban it.

The oil and gas industry insists that fracking is both efficient and safe.The analysis of major gas drilling operations in Pennsylvania, Texas and Louisiana finds that many reports of groundwater problems can be traced to surface chemical spills, leaky open air ponds or mishandling of wastewater and not fracking. University of Texas environmental engineer Danny Reible believes natural sources of gas leaks must also be considered. “There are certainly examples of natural gas wells that have casing leaks and have led to natural gas moving into drinking water wells," Reible says. "There are certainly examples of natural sources of gas both in the deep or subsurface as well as in the near subsurface that have also contaminated water supplies.”   According to the data, most media reports about fracking have cast it in a negative light and contain little scientific research. Groat says as drilling moves closer to where people live, science must play a greater role in evaluating the long-term, cumulative effects and risks associated with the process. “Because if there is a phenomenon, what’s the cause and I think we really feel hobbled by the lack of baseline information. How much gas was there before?  How much was developed in prior times? Remember a lot of these areas, particularly the Marcellus, have really old shallow gas wells that have been abandoned for a long time.  What’s their situation?”The report finds many problems associated with hydraulic fracturing are related to processes common to all gas and drilling operations, such as drill casing failures.  The study concludes that there is no need for new regulations on gas development. It emphasizes, however, that states must aggressively enforce regulations already on the books to protect the environment, and that industry compliance will be necessary if fracking is to gain public acceptance.

Study: No Evidence Hydraulic Fracturing Pollutes Water

Saint Paul’s College Well Represented At National Conference

Saint Paul’s College (SPC) CEO and Interim President, Eddie N. Moore, Jr. and Mr. Saint Paul’s College, Kedrick Williams carried the flag for SPC at the United Negro College Fund’s national conference this month in Orlando, Florida http://onlinedegreespro.onsugar.com/Unconventional-Methods-Treatment-21829734. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Soledad O'Brien poses with Kedrick WilliamsPRLog (Press Release) - Feb 17, 2012 - Saint Paul’s College (SPC) CEO and Interim President, Eddie N. Moore, Jr. and Mr. Saint Paul’s College, Kedrick Williams carried the flag for SPC at the United Negro College Fund’s national conference this month in Orlando, Florida. Williams, a senior and business administration major from Winston-Salem, NC, received a $2,000 scholarship honoring academic achievement by students who are active in UNCF programs on campus.  The merit award is named in memory of William “Bill” McGill, who was an avid supporter and volunteer for the Fund for many years.“I’m so proud that Kedrick and Saint Paul’s enjoyed this moment in the spotlight at a prestigious national conference,” said Moore.  “This young man exudes the qualities of an outstanding student leader who maintains high academic achievement and I was honored to accompany him to the conference.”“I’m very thankful to the United Negro College Fund for choosing me to receive such a distinguished award and for helping fund my education,” said Williams.  “And I was excited to be able to meet individuals at the conference who are making a difference in America.”Williams says he was honored to speak with Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, the 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta, the national sorority acclaimed for its commitment to community service.   He also met with Terry W. Prather, President of SeaWorld, Orlando.  Prather was the first African-American general manager of a major theme park, Jazzland Theme Park in New Orleans.  But Williams admits he was downright star-struck by Soledad O’Brien, the anchor of CNN’s morning show Starting Point.  “The funny thing is, she actually wanted to meet me,” chuckled Williams.  “Mrs. O’Brien encouraged me t