Younger 'incorrect,' in rushBRAD J. HAYES Editor's Note Brad J. Hayes, PhD, P.Geol., is president of Petrel Roberson Consulting Ltd. in Calgary. This article appeared online this week inwww.dailyoilbulletin.com. Hydraulic fracturing has been a headline topic in Nova Scotia during the past few months, and particularly this past week. The latest surge of news occurred as David Wheeler's expert panel released their comprehensive report on the environmental, socio-economic and health impacts of hydraulic fracturing, followed a few days later by Energy Minister Andrew Younger announcing his intention to introduce legislation banning 'highvolume' hydraulic fracturing in the province.
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