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What are 3 pros and cons of fracking?

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Answer:

3 Pros and 3 cons

Step-by-step explanation:

Pros:

  1. The fracking process has reduced the need of coal in the United States.
  2. There is a relatively low amount of water intensity used - Compared to nuclear energy this requires up to 1000 times less energy.
  3. Fracking wells are not permanent- Drilling operations eventually stop.

Cons:

  1. The clear consequences for Fracking on the environment are not yet known.
  2. This process is often known to leak methane.
  3. The lower prices for fossil fuels causing more people to use them - This is really bad for the environment.
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