Infographic: the Costs and Benefits of Fracking

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Natural gas is a growing industry, yet many people still aren’t aware of what the process consists of or even that it could be happening right on your doorstep. Hydraulic fracturing — more commonly known as “fracking” — is a new, highly controversial technique of energy extraction and there have been big debates on the possible effects it might have on the earth. Keep reading to view a new infographic gives a detailed explanation of some of the consequences of fracking.




by Holly Powell, 08/22/13

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