Selina Wall

What the Frack?

Hydraulic fracturing, known by its nickname fracking, is a controversial method by which natural gas is extracted from the Earth. This technology is relatively new, and has been known to cause some major ecological problems, including groundwater contamination, the release of thousands of tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) into the air, and minor earthquakes in areas where it is conducted. Nevertheless, fracking is widely regarded as a viable solution to the environmental degradation that is normally associated with methods of oil and gas extraction. So, let’s break down the positive and negative aspects of fracking. So what exactly is…

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