TABLE OF CONTENTS Fracking Is Short for Hydraulic Fracturing 4 A Fracking Boom Began in the 2000s 6 Fossil Fuels Speed Up Climate Change 8 Fracking Contributes to Climate Change Too 10 Fracking Uses and Wastes a Lot of Water 12 Some Fracking Chemicals Remain Secret 14 Fracking Has Transformed Towns and States 16 Many Fracking Wells Are on Private Property 18 Oil and Gas Production Boosts the Economy 20 Fracking Increases Energy Independence 22 Fracking Is Banned in Some Places 24 Fracking May Become Cleaner and Safer 26 Fact Sheet 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 About the Author 32
1 FRACKING IS SHORT FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING Fracking is a process used in oil drilling It breaks up underground rock to free the oil and natural gas inside Oil and natural gas are fossil fuels They provide energy when burned Fossil fuels are used to power vehicles heat buildings and homes and provide electricity The fracking process begins with drilling vertical wells These wells are drilled until a deep rock layer called shale is reached Then the 4 Drilling for natural gas Drilling for natural gas in Colorado in Colorado in Colorado
12 Things To Know About Fracking
Explores 12 things to know about fracking. Includes amazing facts along with information about key players and technologies.
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By: Rebecca Felix
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
