In a series of ten mini-interviews, WVWRI Director Paul Ziemkiewicz answers burning questions about Marcellus Shale and the environment. Click on the questions below to link to YouTube videos of Dr. Ziemkiewicz's answers and opinions.

 

1. What are the risks and benefits of shale fracking?

 

2. What causes well water to ignite as seen on YouTube? Is it related to shale fracking?

 

3. How does the West Virginia Water Research Institute educate and advise people about shale gas?

 

4. Does shale fracking cause pollution?

 

5. Who should be concerned about shale fracking?

 

6. What are the most common problems found with shale drilling and how can they be avoided?

 

7. What compounds are used to frack shale?

 

8. Are there any studies showing frack water leaks?

 

9. If a frack water spill should occur, what would the long term effects be?

 

10. What research should be done on shale fracking?

 

 

Other Relevant West Virginia Water Research Institute Projects

 

Mon River Quest

Zero Discharge Water Management for Horizontal Shale Gas Well Development