Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Environment & Energy

FBaggins

(28,678 posts)

5. With respect... I think you may be missing on that "extraction process" point.

Reply to Champion Jack (Reply #4)

Tue May 21, 2013, 08:03 AM

May 2013

Coal isn't just "could impact the water supply if something goes wrong". It impacts the environment even when everything is working... and kills tens of thousands of people per year.

And when something does go wrong?

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

So much for the myth that fracking = cheap energy. [View all] wtmusic May 2013 OP

The sun is the cheapest Politicalboi May 2013 #1

That doesn't really follow. FBaggins May 2013 #2

It depends on supply Socialistlemur May 2013 #3

It burns about 25% cleaner Champion Jack May 2013 #4

With respect... I think you may be missing on that "extraction process" point. FBaggins May 2013 #5