French Fracking Ban Endorsed on U.S. Environmental Repercussions

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French Fracking Ban Endorsed on U.S. Environmental Repercussions

By Tara Patel
June 05, 2013 5:32 AM EDT

France’s ban on hydraulic fracturing should not be eased because the oil and gas drilling technique is causing “considerable” environmental damage in the U.S., according to a government minister.

“We have to have our eyes wide open about what is going on in the U.S.,” Environmental and Energy Minister Delphine Batho said during a radio debate.

“The reality is that the cost of producing gas doesn’t take into account considerable environmental damage.”

Earthquakes, aquifer pollution, heavy metal contamination, increased truck traffic and damage to the countryside are consequences of fracking, the minister said.

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