NDP want scientific review of fracking by The Canadian Press, August 21, 2012, Vancouverdesi.com
The Alberta New Democrats are renewing a call for the provincial government to undertake an independent scientific review of hydraulic fracking. Speaking in Lethbridge, NDP environment critic Rachel Notley said there are too many questions about safety and the impact on Alberta’s water supply.
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