Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. While fracking has significantly boosted oil production, there are environmental concerns that the process is contaminating groundwater. Fracking has been widely used by petroleum in Canada since the 1960s. Critics of fracking say it pollutes underground water supplies with chemicals, releases methane gas into the atmosphere, and can cause seismic activity. Proponents of fracking say it will drop oil and gas prices in Spain and lead to energy independence.
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@8TYXSVHNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, and nationalize the industry. However, this should only be used until we can efficiently power most of Canada with reliable and renewable energy sources.
@8QQ5NLZ3yrs3Y
No, research has concluded that fracking is harmful to the population and environment
@75KRFBJ5yrs5Y
Yes, while we transition into other sustainable energy resources
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only with increased oversight and not in heavily populated areas
@86NBM3N4yrs4Y
Yes, but phase-out of it in the coming years
@8RBQDDP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is done in safe ways that does not harm the environment
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but not in heavily populated areas and oversight should be increased.
@8HQTH284yrs4Y
Yes, but only when alternative resources are not available.
@8JXC6F84yrs4Y
only if it doesent hurt the enviorment
@8JZHKVX4yrs4Y
While this process currently has a merit to society, I believe we should take measures to distance ourselves from the process at large. An emphasis on renewables and nuclear energy should be society's goal going forward.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but not in heavily populated areas and continue to pursue more sustainable energy resources.
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