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The Pros And Cons Of Fracking

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When people drill for oil and gas, it is called fracking. Fracking is important to get natural gas. America does need oil and gas, but it also has large environmental impacts, and potential dangers. These days, some people think fracking should be stopped, while others see the oil and gas industry being more important. Is fracking really worth it?

Fracking is a process in which natural gas is removed from the ground. Since, natural gas fuels 40% of the country’s electricity generation, most people consider fracking necessary (www.gracelinks.org). During the fracking process, chemicals are forced into the Earth, causing natural gas to flow out. Strangely, most of these chemicals are protected under trade secret exemptions, but studies have

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