Energy companies across California are injecting a mysterious mix of chemicals into the ground to tap oil deposits while frustrating attempts to regulate the controversial process, known as hydraulic fracturing."... a mysterious mix of chemicals..." ... hydrogen dioxide.....just to name one.
The procedure has drawn the greatest attention in the Rocky Mountain West and Northeast, where states have debated moratoriums to develop regulations after toxic chemicals were found in nearby drinking water. But a quieter battle is being waged in the Golden State, which could be a candidate for increased "fracking" because of its unique geology. Last year, the energy industry scuttled a bill that would have enlisted California in the growing ranks of states that require companies to disclose what they put into the ground. At least nine states have such guidelines.
Shocked. I am shocked.
And it gets worse: the "huge" photo at the top of the story about fracking in California was not taken in California. It was taken near Dimock, Pennsylvania, where just hours ago it was reported that the EPA found no health concerns with fracking near the town of Dimock. One would think that with 49,000 active wells in California, the LA Times could have taken a photo of at least one California well (compare with 6,600 active wells in Northa Dakota). North Dakota now produces more oil with those relatively few wells than California.
Also, note how the LA Times spells "fracking."
