Prof. Dusseault (earth and environmental sciences) was one of two speakers at the Memorial Presents: The Facts about Fracking, An Engineering Perspective talk hosted by the Harris Centre at the Greenwood Inn and Suites in Corner Brook Thursday, Jan. 30th.

Lesley James (assistant professor, faculty of engineering and applied science at Memorial University) focused on rock formations and the need to fracture in order to get at the oil and gas deposits.

Prof. Dusseault looked more at the actual practice. He said it is one that, if done properly, can be done safely. And he disputed information to the contrary. Read the online article, Professor's position on fracking met with criticism, in The Telegram (St. John's).