THERE are two well-used phrases and two not-wellused questions that must be held in mind during the fracking argument, ‘Benefit-risk’ and ‘Safe if properly used’.

‘Safe if properly used’ has been the great loophole in chemical regulation.

‘What if ’ chemicals are not properly used and you are harmed?

Who will pay? Do you know where to turn for help?

Reuters 11/20/15.

“Canada’s national energy regulator has halted construction on TransCanada Corp natural gas pipeline after reviewing evidence it may have spilled a toxic drilling fluid into a major Western Canada river.”

Safe if properly used?”

Margaret Reichlin, Upper Enham