OUTLINE

oops -- I realized I posted this earlier in a comment instead of a post. Here is going to be my section:


My section will focus on Ohio. In light of the technique and safety concerns, is it good public policy for Ohio?

I. What is Ohio’s regulatory framework and safety record?
II. What are the risks to Ohio?
III. What is the economic impact to the state (tax revenue, jobs, royalties, local supply, etc)?

Conclusion

Developing Story -- Fracking and Earthquakes?

England has temporarily shut down fracking efforts, suspecting that fracking produced two small earthquakes. More conclusive results are eagerly awaited. It's a pity this couldn't have happened a few weeks ago, so that we'd have a bit more to say. Nevertheless, I expect to give this a paragraph or two in my report:

http://www.thestar.com/business/article/1000638--shale-gas-fracking-halted-in-uk-amid-earthquake-fears