Quote of the Day 12/12/2014

“Public controversy about fracking will continue unless companies can prove that they are actively working to reduce toxic chemical use, water consumption, methane leakage and the other negative impacts of fracking that damage the environment and local communities.”

-Lucia von Reusner, shareholder advocate for Green Century Capital Management, speaking about a new report which found that oil and gas companies across the industry, including major firms in Oklahoma, are relying on sweeping statements that fracking is safe while still failing to provide the data to demonstrate improved practices (Source: http://bit.ly/1AqxibN)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gene Perry worked for OK Policy from 2011 to 2019. He is a native Oklahoman and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in journalism.

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