But this is an interesting diversion and I'm still waiting for Mike87 to explain how Uranium is pumped back under the ground

To be fair, MM. This thread has nothing to do with Rugby, apart from someone throwing Holroyd in. Even that isn't about Rugby.

Amazing what you can find with google then cut & paste isn't it?

The problem with the internet of course is that nobody edits it so any old cobblers can be posted.

The author of the claptrap you've posted (here's the link rlhttps://rt.com/op-edge/fracking-radioactive-uranium-danger-ecology-057/rl) is Christopher Busby who is to say the least controversial, some might say crackpot - indeed even the green movement are embarrassed by the ludicrous nature of many of his claims rlhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/georgemonbiot/2011/nov/22/christopher-busby-nuclear-green-partyrl

To summarise - don't believe everything you read!

The Fracking debate is on the same lines as the anti-vaccination brigade. Lots and lots of misinformation, ignorance, and people who don't really know what they're talking about.

Never knew Katie Hopkins posted on here, you should be ashamed of yourself.

I was fairly neutral on the fracking debate, however seeing Michigan Red's stance has put me firmly on the side of the protestors.

I`m fully supporting the camp at Barton , I`ve been down to the camp 3 times.
Peel have given I Gas permission to look for shale gas on the land they own from Barton to the Wirral. I really don`t want a highly dubious industrial process being carried out in the area where I live.

Fair enough, buy a thicker quilt and some mittens, you are going to need em..

I have been down dropping stuff off for the protesters. I`m more than grateful for those camping out down on Barton Moss for doing such an excellent job of peaceful protest despite the best efforts of GMP TAU.

I trust the good doctor.

A new banner for the forum?

I went to the ground to pick my shirt up and noticed lots of work on the left as I drove out - is this what everyone's on about or can anyone shed some light as to what is happening outside the ground cheers

Thats the issue , most people are ignorant.
The process was invented in the 1950's and has been in use in the petro chemical industry since the late 60's.
As Oil & Gas reserves deplete , and the technique of Wireline Drilling has become commonplace the economic benefits of extracting gas from shale & Sandstone has become something that can no longer be ignored.
the technique is also used in mining for mineral extraction and that is where the mix up is occuring in information .

Firstly exploratory drilling needs to take place to see if there are reserves worth exploiting.

No issue with being cautious.but hadn't we better find out if there is actually anything down there before we man the barricades ?

choices have to be made as we cannot continmue to draw on Middle East & Eastern block oil & Gas reserves indefinately without further astronomical hikes in cost

Surely that sentence should be in the malaprop thread.

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