Chimera Energy Corp: The hydrocarbon industry is rampant with stories of the "Big Boys" of hydraulic fracking being involved in controversy that is triggering calls for investigations into ties between the hydrocarbons industries and academic institutions conducting research into shale resources.

Professors and staff at the State University of New York at Buffalo recently requested further information on the founding and funding of the school's Shale Resources and Society Institute. It is well known that the hydraulic fracking industry has recently spent fortunes for positive PR and expensive television advertising spots.

When such wealth may feel threatened by opposing evidence or new and cleaner technology, one can't help but feel that the halls of established power are stacked against the newcomers. In business, one could see that the status quo of fracking would be compelled to use every bit of their wealth, power and influence at every level in a no holds bar effort to protect their investments, profits and turf.

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