Five myths about the 'fracking jobs versus environment' debate

So often we hear governments and the oil and gas industry promoting fracking as a way to create jobs. Job creation and fracking -- and other fossil fuel projects -- are often pitted against water, environmental and public health concerns. The debate is framed as a black and white issue: If you oppose fracking, you are "anti-jobs" and you cannot possibly be an environmentalist that supports job creation. Here are five points that debunk these myths. The reality is we have different options and we need to get our governments to start talking about them.