The Pros And Cons Of Fracking
“Fracking”
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is the process of injecting a combination of sand, water, and chemicals with very high pressure into deep rock formations such as coal beds, shale, and tight sandstone to break up the rocks and release natural gas, an affordable energy source that helps to meet the continuously growing need of the world for power. This procedure has been being performed for decades ultimately causing some controversy about the benefits vs. the dangers. Some of the supporters might say that fracking in our home lands will mean cheaper fuel and less outsourcing to other countries, while the anti-fracking groups may argue that it is unsafe to our surroundings because of the hazardous chemicals possibly leaking into our tap water and that fossil fuels are a limited resource. I honestly believe that it will be beneficial to our country to continue with this process because the pros are outweighing the cons. …show more content…
As this is becoming a continually growing process in which more workers are required, making the unemployment rate lower. “The companies have had to open camps to house all the workers needed, and North Dakota has unemployment less than half the national average (its rate is 3.8%, to be exact).” claims Gary Jason, a philosopher and author, who supports fracking. With the hard times our country is facing, these jobs are a god send to some. The possibility of no longer out sourcing to foreign countries for our fuels could make fuel cheaper to purchase which would allow more money in our pockets at the end of the day making for a better future for
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is the process of injecting a combination of sand, water, and chemicals with very high pressure into deep rock formations such as coal beds, shale, and tight sandstone to break up the rocks and release natural gas, an affordable energy source that helps to meet the continuously growing need of the world for power. This procedure has been being performed for decades ultimately causing some controversy about the benefits vs. the dangers. Some of the supporters might say that fracking in our home lands will mean cheaper fuel and less outsourcing to other countries, while the anti-fracking groups may argue that it is unsafe to our surroundings because of the hazardous chemicals possibly leaking into our tap water and that fossil fuels are a limited resource. I honestly believe that it will be beneficial to our country to continue with this process because the pros are outweighing the cons. …show more content…
As this is becoming a continually growing process in which more workers are required, making the unemployment rate lower. “The companies have had to open camps to house all the workers needed, and North Dakota has unemployment less than half the national average (its rate is 3.8%, to be exact).” claims Gary Jason, a philosopher and author, who supports fracking. With the hard times our country is facing, these jobs are a god send to some. The possibility of no longer out sourcing to foreign countries for our fuels could make fuel cheaper to purchase which would allow more money in our pockets at the end of the day making for a better future for