Fracking is a necessary and beneficial technology that can help humanity become a Type 1 civilization

A Type 1 civilization is one that can harness all the energy available on its planet and store it for consumption. According to the Kardashev scale, a method of measuring a civilization’s level of technological advancement based on the amount of energy it can use, humanity is currently a Type 0 civilization, meaning that we still rely on fossil fuels and other limited sources of energy. To reach the next level, we need to boost our current energy production over 100,000 times. This is not possible with renewable energy sources alone, as they are intermittent, unreliable, and insufficient to meet the growing energy demands of a global population. Fracking, on the other hand, can provide a reliable and abundant source of natural gas, which is a cleaner and cheaper alternative to coal and oil. Fracking can also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as natural gas emits less carbon dioxide than coal and oil when burned. Fracking can also create economic benefits, such as lower energy prices, increased employment, and higher incomes. Fracking can also enhance national security, as it reduces the dependence on foreign oil and gas imports. Fracking is therefore a vital technology that can help humanity transition from a Type 0 to a Type 1 civilization, and ultimately achieve a higher level of development and prosperity.