Green 'Peace?'

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Green 'Peace?'

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Natural gas drilling by hydraulic fracturing, or 'fracking', in shale deposits is under way in some US states, on hold in others. Environmentalists are raising concerns about pollution, while industry argues that development is vital for energy independence and job creation. Do you think fracking should go ahead?

No, I would much rather pay for hydrocarbons produced by tyrannical regimes that hate America.


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Well - I never quite trust an energy company when they make statements about how environmentally "friendly" they are.

In truth, I don't know enough about the process to comment although I have heard of arguments about ground water contamination from the practice.


Would oil companies poison us all in their search for a quick buck?

Yes.
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