Pungești, cronica unei eșec energetic anunțat

Dumitru Chisăliță reflects on the social divide caused by the 2013 protests against shale gas exploration in Pungești, highlighting the lack of dialogue and the role of misinformation. He believes Romania missed a chance for a scientific discussion on unconventional gas exploitation. The protests, which escalated due to police intervention, revealed deep community distrust towards authorities and companies. Chisăliță emphasizes the need for better communication and transparency in energy projects, arguing that the state must involve specialists and inform the public from the outset. He views the Pungești events as a significant failure in public trust and communication.