Why Fracking is BAD News

Fracking is not a benign, friendly form of energy production. It is in fact an Extreme Energy source. As with all extreme energies the headline cost of production is low, but the clean-up costs and potential dangers are extreme and the risks high. Fracking uses highly toxic fluid that gets into the natural water system…

Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydraulic fracturing (Fracking) is the process of pumping water laden with often toxic chemicals and small particles underground at high pressure to fracture rocks and release gas trapped within. So far 2 EU countries have banned fracking, citing environmental and health concerns. Leakage percentage is high, both of the toxic liquid into the natural water…

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