Hydraulic Fracking Luis Cano

What is Fracking ? Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside.

How fracking is good for American consumers Lowers gas prices Creates more jobs Natural gas supply has raised to 25% Local, affordable, abundant The U.S. has at least 100 years worth of natural gas

Can fracking really be that great?

Pollutant to environment

respiratory problems birth defects blood disorders cancer nervous system impacts

70,000,000 Whoa! That’s a big number, are you proud?

Earthquakes gas leaks Pollution Climate changes

Should fracking continue, possible solutions Go green Alternative fuel

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