Article name: Livestock falling ill in fracking regions, raising concerns about food
Author: Elizabeth Royte
Date: 28.01.2013.
Publication: Environmental News Network
While it is still not absolutely certain, it is suspected that the chemicals used in drilling processes are poisoning livestock. The link between the two was suggested by Michelle Bamberger, a veterinarian from Ithaca, and Robert Oswald, a molecular medicine professor from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. They gathered 24 cases of livestock that has displayed signs of illness (physical and neurological) after being exposed to the drilling chemicals. In their Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy they described the effects on animals over a period of several years.
They believe that this should be taken as a warning and sign that some regulations should be made. The difference made by the deaths are still considered insignificant but the situation could possibly escalate. This is especially worrisome as the livestock produces food for humans to eat as well (ie. milk could be contaminated).
Additional statistics can be found in the article (link is above).
To me, it is naturally worrying that the food people get can be poisonous but I also feel like this could cross the border into animal cruelty as the animals suffer pretty painful deaths from the poisoning and that should really not be happening. I hope the report about this is taken seriously and not delayed until the situation turns drastic.
Author: Elizabeth Royte
Date: 28.01.2013.
Publication: Environmental News Network
While it is still not absolutely certain, it is suspected that the chemicals used in drilling processes are poisoning livestock. The link between the two was suggested by Michelle Bamberger, a veterinarian from Ithaca, and Robert Oswald, a molecular medicine professor from Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. They gathered 24 cases of livestock that has displayed signs of illness (physical and neurological) after being exposed to the drilling chemicals. In their Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy they described the effects on animals over a period of several years.
They believe that this should be taken as a warning and sign that some regulations should be made. The difference made by the deaths are still considered insignificant but the situation could possibly escalate. This is especially worrisome as the livestock produces food for humans to eat as well (ie. milk could be contaminated).
Additional statistics can be found in the article (link is above).
To me, it is naturally worrying that the food people get can be poisonous but I also feel like this could cross the border into animal cruelty as the animals suffer pretty painful deaths from the poisoning and that should really not be happening. I hope the report about this is taken seriously and not delayed until the situation turns drastic.
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