Is fracking beneficial or detrimental?

[Ed. Note: Cross-posted at HealthLawProfBlog.] By Joanna Sax. It probably depends on who you ask. Proponents of fracking laud the energy independence, creation of jobs, environmentally friendly nature of natural gas, national security and economic benefits. read more

Long answer: Fracking is beneficial, even critical in maintaining low oil prices and high levels of production in Canada and the United States. Water or Nitrogen gas is pumped downhole until the pressure cracks the soft shale or sandstone rock open. read more

Chase also said that while there is a perception that companies are not being forthright with the chemicals being put into the ground, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources requires all companies to report everything they’ve done for years in their fracking jobs. read more

Hydraulic fracturing is a controversial innovation used for extracting natural gas and petroleum reserves. Illustration of shale gas extraction via the fracking process. read more

We take on 10 controversial quotes about natural gas drilling and set the record straight. We take on controversial quotes about natural gas and set the record straight. read more