Report: Fracking Could Cause a New Global Water Crisis “Does the rest of the world want to live this nightmare?”

Report: Fracking Could Cause a New Global Water Crisis “Does the rest of the world want to live this nightmare?” by Common Dreams, March 7, 2012
“Fracking is a dangerous American export that should be viewed critically by countries just starting to engage in the practice. Modern drilling and fracking have caused widespread environmental and public health problems, as well as posed serious, long-term risks to vital water resources.” “While the oil and gas industry is profiting off of this technology, it has been a disaster for Americans exposed to its pollution. They have dealt with everything from mysterious ailments likely caused by hazardous air pollution to well water contamination that has left rural communities unable to use their water for washing, brushing their teeth or cooking—much less drinking,” adds Hauter. “Does the rest of the world want to live this nightmare?”