The Pros And Cons Of Fracking

While the President Election is going on, there are many issues that are being asked to the candidates on how they plan to fix these issues. One of these issues that we are currently dealing with, is the environment, and Bernie Sanders is the candidate to actually plan to make a difference so that in the near future, we will no longer have to deal with these problems. Bernie Sanders strongly believes that the reason the environment is the way it is, is because of human activity. He stated, “If we do not act boldly the situation will only become much worse in years to come in terms of drought, floods, extreme storms and acidification of the oceans.” He plans on reducing the United States carbon emissions by forty percent over 1990 levels

When it comes to fracking, Bernie is strongly against this issue. Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth and a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release oil or gas. Fracking can be a danger to air and has resulted in more earthquakes, highly explosive, known to cause lung cancer or birth defects. The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Academy of Sciences have shown that it can lead to contaminated water. Bernie has said that because of fracking, he wants to switch to efficient and renewable energy sources like solar, wind, geothermal sources and as well as ban fracking so that it is no longer a dander to the planet anymore. That way it would allow us to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels. He has sponsored the Climate Protection Act of 2013 which would require a person conducting hydraulic fracturing operations to disclose “(1.) before the commencement of such operations, the chemicals intended for use in underground injections; and (2) after the end of such operations the chemicals actually used.” Because of what has been going on recently with the climate change and

She wants to build half a billion more solar panels in her first four years of her presidency in which it would be a seven-hundred percent increase in the United States current solar storage capacity. Experts say the plan is “ambitious but attainable.” Her plan also calls attention for a public investment in “clean energy R&D” and federal tax incentives. She also plans to prepare and replace oil or gas pipelines that are outdated that could cause hazardous accidents. When it comes to fracking, Hillary does support the process. She does support fracking but thinks it needs to be regulated and conducted properly. “It can be good for both the environment and our economy.” According to one article they have stated that, “As secretary of state, Clinton supported and promoted fracking around the world. As a 2016 candidate, her support comes with conditions such as local choice, stronger environmental regulation and chemicals.” The media says that Hillary has a lack of perfection when it comes to the environment while on the other hand Bernie has stuck to his decision before to make the planet better rather than focusing on how this will benefit the