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The article discusses how journalists effectively cover fracking activities of the petroleum industry. Topics discussed include coverage of lobbying initiatives, worker safety, pollution, technology use, and insider business deals and the secrecy of locations of exploratory wells and the chemical co...

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Publicado en:Quill Vol. 103; no. 5; pp. 24 - 30
Autor principal: JONES, ASHLEY MAYRIANNE
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Inc Sep/Oct2015
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Sumario:The article discusses how journalists effectively cover fracking activities of the petroleum industry. Topics discussed include coverage of lobbying initiatives, worker safety, pollution, technology use, and insider business deals and the secrecy of locations of exploratory wells and the chemical composition of fracking fluids. The suggestion for journalists to seek data from industry leaders and the verification of trade association data are mentioned.