In Gasland sequel, fracking saga’s pressure ratchets up but by the end many go silent with settlements and gag orders

In Gasland sequel, fracking saga’s pressure ratchets up by Sarah Laskow, April 26, 2013, Grist
By the end of Gasland Part II, many of his comrades-in-arms have been cornered and have taken gas companies’ settlements, which come along with non-disclosure agreements and gag clauses. His friends send psalm citations before going “radio silent,” or practice not responding to questions in front of the camera. Included in this enforced silence are mid-level EPA employees, who, landowners say, warned that “Off the record, we recommend that you don’t drink your water,” even after the agency had officially declared it safe. It’s clear that Fox sees part of his purpose as continuing to speak while others fade into silence. [Emphasis added]