Environmental issues vs. Energy Developement

There are risks in developing natural gas fields in this matter. In our quest to solve our energy and economic problems there must be a balance between the risks to investors and landowners who are trying to profit from development of natural resources and the protection of our environment. Since there are many unknowns, with no consensus as to the potential problems, those who stand to profit financially must be held accountable for potential hazards to our environment. If they are willing to take the risks to the environment in their quest for profits, they must be willing to pay the costs for any unforeseen damages. We should learn from past abuses to the environment that individuals and companies should be aware of their accountability on the front-end.