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Should fracking be used to release natural gas and oil ?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Fracking is the introduction of substances into a formation in order to increase they pore pressure and to increase natural drive of hydrocarbons.

Fracking has several environmental issues associated with it;

  • Fracking leads to air pollution in case of blowout of gas pressure in formations, particles and dusts can become blasted into the environment.
  • Proppants in fluids channeled into formations can lead to ground water contamination.
  • In areas where fracking is done, there might be an exposure to harmful chemicals.
  • Destruction of the natural habitats of animals.
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