Hydraulic Fracturing: What is it and should we support it?
Use these sites to form an opinion about the use of hydraulic fracturing in Lee County.
Author rkowaleski
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1Popular Mechanics--"The Hard Facts about Fracking"
Read this article and answer the following questions: 1. What is "Fracking"? 2. List and describe at least two concerns related to "fracking".
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/coal-oil-gas/the-hard-facts-about-fracking
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2Earthworks-- Hydraulic Fracturing 101
3. What types of materials/ fluids are used in the process of Hydraulic Fracturing? 4. What are the heath risks related to these fluids if they were to contaminate groundwater sources?
http://www.earthworksaction.org/issues/detail/hydraulic_fracturing_101
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3An Industry perspective: Halliburton's Hydraulic Fracturing 101
5. Using the Interactive Link, Describe the steps in the process of Hydraulic Fracturing? HINT: There are 10 steps. You should include details in your descriptions.
http://www.halliburton.com/public/projects/pubsdata/hydraulic_fracturing/fracturing_101.html
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4A North Carolina Perspective: "Fracking in NC Could Carry Extra Risks"
What three counties are believed to hold the shale enriched with natural gas?, Is "fracking" legal in the state of North Carolina? , What potential hazards could hydraulic fracturing cause to us and the environment specific to Noorth Carolina?
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/05/20/2075217/fracking-in-north-carolina-could.html?story_link=email_msg