Fracking isn't the problem (Score 2)

Just to be clear: Fracking (short for fracturing) has been around almost as long as humans have been digging wells. Way back when, dynamite was used for fracking oil wells. I believe shaped charges were also used. And even Hydraulic Fracking has been tried a number of times with varying methods. Plain old water pressure and also steam have been used. So Fracking itself is not the problem, as it's been around forever and has many methods. What's different about fracking as used in the context of this article? One difference is the METHOD. But the most important difference is the SCALE. So banning Fracking in general will be counterproductive in the long run, as there are many safer ways to do it. What needs to be regulated/modified/banned is this particular method and most importantly the scale. Fracking is your friend!! ;-)