Report of the Nova Scotia (Canada) Independent review panel on Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)

The Nova Scotia Department of Energy commissioned the Verschuren Centre for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment at Cape Breton University to conduct an independent review and public engagement process to explore the social, economic, environmental, and health implications of hydraulic fracturing practices and their associated wastewater streams.  Dr. David Wheeler, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University convened and chaired the 10 person Expert Panel on Hydraulic Fracturing.