The university has defended the choice [ http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/Fracking-study-reviewer-has-oil-industry-ties-too-3794547.php ], noting Augustine’s record of achievement as an analyst of tough technical and scientific questions. The editorial board of the San Antonio Express newspaper said Augustine’s “ties to the energy industry clearly disqualify him from leading an independent review [ http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/editorials/article/Misstep-adds-to-doubts-about-study-3804671.php ].” I think it’s a close call [sorry, Andrew, you pretender, but like hell it is, categorically open and shut that Augustine's disqualified to even sit on, let alone head, any 'independent' review] given his clear record of public service, but agree with the paper’s view that the school could have chosen more carefully.
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