Fracking Should Not Be Banned

“Fracking” isn’t a word that most people are familiar with unless they are well informed or active in local government or natural gas extraction. “Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, involves extracting natural gas from shale formations underground” (Collier, Galatas, Harrelson-Stephens, 2008). During the process known as fracking, millions of gallons of water are shot underground into shale formations to help bring the natural gas trapped inside the formations to be released so that it can surface and become available for extraction. This is the technique that is used for traditional fracking methods. Although fracking increases the states natural gas production, it also carries some negative side effects that are affecting the state and its people.

Fracking has become a highly controversial and publicized topic in recent years due to rising concerns into the potential benefits and consequences of using hydraulic fracturing to retrieve natural gas and oil reserves. With concerns over water pollution, mismanagement of toxic waste and irreversible environmental damage mounting, the practice of fracking has

Fracking is a major issue in our world right now, and yet it is still being done. Not everyone knows what fracking is, so let me explain. “Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth before a high pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside. Water, sand, and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out of the head of the well” (Shukman, David (2015), “What is fracking and why is it controversial?” http://www.bbc.com). There are tons of resources being put into fracking that is actually causing problems of its own. “Each gas well requires an average of 400 tanker trucks to carry water and supplies to and from the site” (N/A (2015),”Dangers of fracking”.

“Fracking is the process of obtaining Natural Gas from below Earth’s surface by drilling 1000’s of feet into the earth before a high-pressure water mixture is directed at the rock to release the gas inside.” Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which allows the gas to flow out to the head of the well.” (Jackson). Hydraulic Fracturing got its name due to the fact of how the rock is fractured apart by the high pressure mixture of a number of chemicals, sand, and water. Drilling companies first began Fracking in the early 1940’s, and starting in the 1990’s companies began “safer drilling” due to the amount of concerns that had arisen because early drillers had to detonate small explosions that eventually ended up killing many people. Fracking has been used for nearly 60 years and the number of concerns about it are rising every day. Due to the new technological advancements in drilling Fracking has changed greatly over the years. Before, the drilling would go on for weeks on end in order to extract only a small amount of natural gas. Now, due to the invention of higher powered drills, the drills get double the amount then they used to be able to get in more then half the time. Over 95,000 square miles of shale deposits have been found around the Appalachian Basin but the only way to reach these deposits of shale is through fracking. “Fracking is a technique designed to recover gas and oil from shale rock by drilling

Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking) is the process of drilling into the ground and pumping sand, water, and fracking fluid at high pressures in order to extract natural shale gas that was previously unattainable. This process comes with environmental issues: the chemicals from the fracking fluid can contaminate nearby drinking water wells and harm the citizens of that area. Despite the fact that there have been several contaminated drinking water cases reported, there is little being done about this matter. This paper analyzes the available research that asserts why fracking is a dangerous process that should be banned immediately. The intended audience is my peers and instructor, as well as anyone interested in the debacle of fracking-caused water contamination that may come across this piece. As you are reading, I ask that you keep in mind that this is a very perplexing issue that has not been given much of an opportunity for true research and investigation. Therefore, the data discussed has not been officially proven or disproven to be directly related in every way to local fracking. However, the research gathered on the proposed danger of the Hydraulic Fracturing process is solely based on science that has already been proven as well as documented illnesses and symptoms from residents and contractors around or near fracking operation sites.

he fracking truth! Everybody acknowledges the bad side of fracking, but nobody gives credit to the beneficial side. Fracking is our best option in certain circumstances. It is way better and releases less fossil fuel than coal. Europe was actually thinking about using coal instead of fracking. By doing they are ruining the Earth at a faster rate. Fracking is also safe because it won’t affect the water as much. The natural gas industry says that fracking gives less effect on ruining our water. Therefore, fracking is more beneficial than the other resources, like coal. Many countries have shale which help with fracking and it’s cheaper. We might as well use the resources that are given to us rather than wasting time and money by trying to use other resources.

It is true that these "vast deposits of natural gas" are "large enough to supply the country for decades" and allow the United States not to be as dependent upon foreign sources of energy (Gas drilling: The story so far, 2013, Pro Publica). However, "scientists are worried that the chemicals used in fracturing may pose a threat either underground or when waste fluids are handled and sometimes spilled on the surface" (What is hydraulic fracking, 2013, Pro Publica). In 2008, an EPA study stated that the practice posed no danger to drinking water (Kelly 2012). However, since

Now more than ever, our planet sees itself on the brink of self-destruction. From the many harmful practices humans have inflicted on the Earth, fracking may be the most dangerous. Fracking is the process of drilling down into the earth and injecting fracking fluid at high pressures to fracture rocks and collect natural gas. The use of hydraulic fracturing in the US has not only evolved the energy industry, but also raised environmental concerns.

That being said, like conventional wells, fracking wells need to be monitored and maintained. Well casing failures, improper cementing, well leaks, spills of fluid, as well as improper dumping of wastewater are all examples of mishandling and create a climate of distrust of oil and gas companies. Supporters of fracking claim that responsible operators, with governmental oversight (regulatory policies), make for a perfectly safe drilling environment. Drilling of oil is complicated and challenging, but safe drilling and production practices have been known and used for decades. Environmentally harmful incidents are preventable by following industries best practices.

There are only two states in the U.S who have banned fracking and they are Vermontand New York. Internationally, France and Bulgaria have already banned fracking because theextraction of oil and natural gas have consequences and plays a big role in global climate change.In Source A it states “Approximately one million AMerican wells have been fracked since the1940s. Most of these are vertical wells that tap into porous sandstone or limestone. Since the1990s, however, gas companies have been able to harvest the gas still stuck in the original shalesource. Fracking shale is accomplished by drilling horizontal wells that extend from their verticalwell shafts along thin, horizontal shale layers.” This means that horizontal drilling was enabledto injects water with high pressure to release the gas and chemicals were added to the water todissolve minerals and kill bacteria. Hydraulic fracturing is forcing open fissures in subterranean rocks by introducingliquid at high

In utilitarianism we must consider happiness, unhappiness as well as pain for those affected by the decision. Utilitarian standards are based on social improvement and greatest human welfare. Utilitarian make decision to maximize happiness not just instantly but also in the long run. (Shaw, 2016, p.60-62). I agree gas is falling cheaper and more jobs opportunities are increasing in the gas industry. But allowing fracking on private lands gives most benefits to property owners. It creates harm for the neighborhood in the form of polluted water, methane gas and noisiness. In the long run fracking would create more severe damage to water, land and climate. Therefore, government should ban the fracking on private lands with strict regulations.

What is fracking? Fracking is a way of recovering natural gas deep from within the earth. It has been used for many years but recently has increased in use because most of the other sources of recovering natural gas have been exhausted.Fracking is an easy way of getting the natural gases but it does cause some problems in the process. The fluid used when fracking can contaminate the drinking water and many nearby residents can never really be prepared if something dangerous happens.

This method has become more and more common in the past couple of years due to becoming a very effective and is able to extract large amounts of oil which has become popular in Countries in Europe and in the North American continent; the focus would more in fracking in the United States. While others are more focused on the positive side of fracking such as, it provides energy to the world, bringing economic stability, or that burning natural gas is more environmental friendly than burning coal. While this is good points on the matter the focal point is on environmental impact which include the gases that are released during this process do harmful damage to the environment and it also unleashes unnatural seismic activity in prone areas. Equally, fracking in areas that are inhabited with essential species risk of their habitats being destroyer, thus going extinct which leads to unbalance in the eco system which is essential for a balance environment. By the same token, water is at risk because due to fracking water systems are contaminated and into the groundwater which make it unsafe to drink and utilize for cooking, bathing

Energy production has been one of the most paramount forces that have influenced the actions of the United States as a country. Wars have been fought and treaties have been signed over the opportunity for oil. However, there has been a recent transition to cheaper and domestic energy sources of energy. Oklahoma has become a microcosm of these events that have occurred. With the discovery of natural gas reserves throughout the state, hydraulic fracturing has seen a boom in utilization. However, this has been largely detrimental for the state. Fracking should not be allowed in Oklahoma because of its environmental implications, its effect on Oklahoma’s future, and its impact on the people of Oklahoma.

Fracking is a technique to pump out Natural gases and oil that are and everyday use for our civilization. This Technique at first was not use very often in the 1900s until and increase use of industrialization which was us needing electricity to power our home. Now that fracking is used a lot more frequent it has become a danger for us humans. Fracking can cause many sicknesses and pollution. Contaminating our source of water and causing climates changes. Now in present we the people are trying to stop major companies from using the fracking technique.