Table 1.
Concerns raised by opponents (n = 59) of Marcellus Shale drilling at the Washington, Pennsylvania, public meeting with the SEAB Natural Gas Subcommittee.
| Concern | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Environmental concerns | 46 (78.0) |
| Safety and regulation of industry | 41 (69.5) |
| Negative effects on water | 39 (66.1) |
| General health concerns | 37 (62.7) |
| Negative effects on air | 23 (39.0) |
| Chemicals in water | 22 (37.3) |
| Bias, conflict of interest, or lack of expertise in desired subject area by members of the committee | 14 (23.7) |
| Health problem in family member attributed to drilling | 12 (20.3) |
| Personal legal rights have been infringed upon by companies | 8 (13.6) |
| Export of domestic natural gas resources | 6 (10.2) |
| Depreciation in property values | 4 (6.8) |