I would rather we put chemical plants here, and ship refined chemicals rather than raw materials.
Magical Marxist Musings
McKibben is using a discredited study that claims that methane was being leaked at every stage of natural gas production. The natural gas industry has pointed out that methane is the product, so it makes no sense to have leaks.
He also throws in the “over a 20 year period” weasel word at the end. Methane doesn’t stay in the atmosphere as long as carbon dioxide, so it’s lifetime effect on warming is far less than McKibben claims.
He really jumps for some strange arguments for an environmentalist, such as claiming the aluminum industry doesn’t favor exports. One can almost always find some industry that’s for and against every policy.
I’m in the minority among freepers in that I think global warming is potentially a serious issue. But I just find McKibben to be a complete embarrassment to environmentalism.
Whenever the Left doesn’t like something it’s “highly controversial” but killing babies and taking away self-defense tools from people is “common sense” in their estimation.
And how does Bill McKibben know this? Why, he's an environmental journalist, that's how. Exactly what is an environmental journalist anyway? Is he a scientist who writes about his profession? No, he has a degree in journalism, not science. But, he's an activist, don't you know. Working to make a difference.
He doesn't like the Keystone pipeline either, imagine that. According to Bill McKibben, we should all be living in caves, subsisting on nuts and berries and lighting our world with tallow candles. Except for him, of course. Environmental journalists need internet access, and air conditioning, and microwave ovens to spin their propaganda pronouncements. You don't expect him to suffer, do you?
It's a wonderful thing, being an environmental journalist. No need to clutter your brain with facts or science. Simply accept the cult dogma and sally forth to convert the masses and demand that the politicians submit to your demands. Makes you feel real important, and really, really smart.
For those who want to see a 6 minute video showing how horizontal drilling and fracking is done, Northern Gas and Oil has done a great one.
This includes a piece on how water tables are protected and contamination is avoided:
http://www.northernoil.com/drilling-video
Knowledge is power, keep the link and pass it on.