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[Phys-L] The independence of the ACS



I usta think of the ACS as one of less independent scientific societies, i.e. extensive ties to the chem. industry.

Hers’s an example of their, evidently, independence from the chem. AND energy industries.

A new look at what’s in ‘fracking’ fluids raises red flags

Note to journalists: Please report that this research will be presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2014 — As the oil and gas drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) proliferates, a new study on the contents of the fluids involved in the process raises concerns about several ingredients. The scientists presenting the work today at the 248thNational Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) say that out of nearly 200 commonly used compounds, there’s very little known about the potential health risks of about one-third, and eight are toxic to mammals. ….


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He acknowledges funding from the University of the Pacific, the Bureau of Land Management and the state of California.

The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 161,000 members, ACS is the world’s largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.

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A new look at what’s in ‘fracking’ fluids raises red flags - American Chemical Society


http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2014/august/a-new-look-at-whats-in-fracking-fluids-raises-red-flags.html

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