1. Hydraulic Fracturing. Is it Fracking Necessary?

2. The Process

3. Fracking Advantages: Disadvantages: Energy Water and Air Pollution
Independence
Methane Gas Leakage
Economically Beneficial
Less Air Pollution

4. Mediation
“Supporting Safe and Responsible Development of Unconventional Domestic Natural Gas Resources”
Form 41
Limited drilling in residential areas

5. Works Cited
American Petroleum Institute. “Shale Energy: 10 Points Everyone Should Know.”api.org, Web. October 26, 2012.
Biello, David. “What the Frack? Natural Gas from Subterranean Shale Promises U.S. Energy Independence--With Environmental Costs.” Scientific American, Web. October 25, 2012.
Duke University. “Methane contamination of drinking water accompanying gas-well drilling and hydraulic fracturing.” nicholas.duke.edu, Web. October 29, 2012.
Gearino, Dan. “Utica-shale estimate doubted.” The Columbus Dispatch, October 13, Web. October 27, 2012.
Simpkins, Bill. Personal interview. October 25, 2012.