facts
what is hydraulic fracturing?
Economic extraction of crude oil and natural gas
name 1 similar business?
Production of cement
Drilling has been as deep as?
7000 feet
Could there have been better solutions?
mention 2
Solar-powered storage
Treating contaminated water to be reused
The US has currently how many locations?
335
name 3 negative impacts of fracturing
Use of high amount of water
Chemical injected undergrounds
Flowback of radioactive substances
there were many lawsuits, what were the main complaints based on?
contamination of air, water, and soil.
name 2 positive impacts of fracturing
job creating and tax revenue
mention 2 states that have fracturing in the US?
Texas and New Mexico
mention 2 health issues related to fracturing?
Severe headaches and Asthma