Articles about aquifers

Fracking and Groundwater Pollution

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Tony Simeone

Whenever there are conversations about the relationship between fracking and groundwater, safety and precaution must be considered. And, we all know that when corporate and government officials provide guarantees, we can take them to the bank. I have created more … Continue reading →

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Hands Don’t Break!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Tony Simeone

Of course, hands can break. “Break” is all relative. This is about the price that’s paid for a break in the use of “advanced technology”. That, too, is a relative term. The well on the right is exactly the kind … Continue reading →

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Searching for Energy Requires Water, Clean Water. Who will Blink First: Deep, Hidden Energy Reserves or Not-So-Deep, Accessible Freshwater Reserves?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Tony Simeone

  Fracking requires water to break open rock formations to release pockets of natural gas. That water is mixed with a variety of other chemicals to get the job done as efficiently as possible. Energy companies talk about its safety … Continue reading →

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