Even experts don't know the long-term risks of fracking – so why would a local council?
Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Fracking is relatively new and hi-tech – and even experts armed with cutting-edge instruments are only just beginning to get their heads around some of the risks involved. No one really knows exactly what it will mean in the medium to long-term. It's not just that there aren't enough informed opinions – there isn't enough conclusive research anywhere in the world to enable anyone to make truly informed decisions on fracking and its risks.