The PROS & CONS of FRACKING.... by Joe Johansen

Pollution in water + increase in greenhouse gas - Lea

2023-03-28 08:32:53 UTC

Fracking uses great quantities of chemicals that are known to harm human health. People living or working nearby to fracking sites can be exposed to there chemicals if the drink water after a spill or if these chemicals become airborne. - according to Environment America Research and Policy Center.
A study from Cornell University also found that the process of fracking releases large amount of greenhouse gases, such as methane, into the atmosphere. This results in 20% more global warming per unit than coal.

Increased likelihood of earthquakes - Alex

2023-04-03 10:45:54 UTC

When sand, water, and various chemicals are pumped into the ground the pressure underneath the ground increases, this leads to a higher likelihood of Earthquakes. Therefore posing threats to nearby infrastructure.

Enhanced energy indenpendence - Bruce

2024-03-26 22:08:12 UTC

Fracking has helped boost how much oil and natural gas countries produce at home, especially in the United States. This means they rely less on energy from other countries, which makes them more secure and reduces tensions over needing energy from abroad. - Bruce

Enables access to unconventional hydrocarbon deposits - Lily

2024-03-26 22:16:02 UTC

Due to technical and mechanical improvements, scientists are now able to detect these unconventional hydrocarbon deposits and optimize their extraction allowing it to be quick and easy. This means that it is now possible to access gas and oil in countries where it was previously not detected. This also allows prices to be lowered due to an increase in supply. (from endesa.com)

Induced seismic activity- Bruce

2024-03-26 22:17:47 UTC

Fracking has been correlated with induced seismic events, specifically earthquakes resulting from the injection of fluid into subterranean rock formations. This underscores the absolute necessity for robust monitoring mechanisms and stringent regulatory frameworks governing fracking operations to effectively manage and minimize potential hazards posed to critical infrastructure and public safety.

Risks of leaks or explosions - Lily

2024-03-26 22:18:15 UTC

Fracking of rocks can lead to gas leaks and these gases could be toxic. They could also increase the risk of explosions. Fracking of rocks could also release radioactive substances which need to be controlled and minimized to reduce the danger of these substances. (from endesa)

Fracking is faster method of extraction - Dev

2024-03-26 22:22:40 UTC

Advantages of Fracking

Fracking increases the rate at which water, petroleum, or natural gas can be recovered from underground wells. It has also allowed the extraction of unconventional oil and gas resources from sites where traditional extraction technologies fail. Fracking is a fast method for oil and gas extraction but is also more costly than conventional or horizontal drilling.

Fracking - doug

2024-03-26 22:23:34 UTC

Fracking method is a cheap way of accessing harder to reach oil and gas deposits

Also it has increased the supply of fossil fuels available.

While also decreasing prices as there more supply

niv

2024-03-26 22:23:42 UTC

Risk of toxins entering the water table

Chemicals are toxic and may affect residents

Uses a lot of water; which may cause water scarcity

Noise pollution

Natural areas damaged

May cause additional Earth tremors

niv

2024-03-26 22:24:07 UTC

SEGjong

2024-03-26 22:24:14 UTC

It has significantly increased domestic energy production, reducing reliance on foreign sources and potentially lowering energy prices for consumers.

francis

2024-03-26 22:24:16 UTC

fracking pros- Madi

2024-03-26 22:24:34 UTC

There, oil and gas extraction is simpler. A great deal of oil and gas wells have become economically viable as a result of hydraulic fracturing because of the possible extraction levels. It has also made it possible for drilling companies to access oil and gas sources that were previously inaccessible.

Lower Energy Prices-Guy

2024-03-26 22:24:58 UTC

Fracking makes energy cheaper for homes and businesses. Increased supply of natural gas from fracking means lower energy costs for normy's and businesses, making energy more affordable.

Pro of Fracking -Abhi

2024-03-26 22:25:04 UTC

Fracking has a lower price for coal and gas, so it is affordable to get coal and gas.

Using Gas and Coal produce will create less pollution.

Your name?

2024-03-26 22:25:19 UTC

Pollution- olivia

2024-03-26 22:25:32 UTC

Mixing water with certain chemicals and materials can pollute underground water sources, which can harm ecosystems and people's health.

Stimulates local economy - kevin

2024-03-26 22:25:37 UTC

Creates jobs, bringing manufacturing businesses, generates tax revenue for local government which could be spent on infulstructure

Easier extraction- olivia

2024-03-26 22:26:49 UTC

It is much easier to extract oil and gas

niv khatri

2024-03-26 22:27:10 UTC

Access to more oil and gas

Less pollution than burning coal

The need to import reduces

Providing many jobs locally stimulates the local economy, and makes workers more skilled

easy to extract the oil and gases

Your name? Disadvantages of fracking

2024-03-26 22:27:44 UTC

Fracking produces methane emmissions. Fracking also consumes billions of gallons of water each year that might otherwise be available for human consumption, wastewater from the fracking process can leak into surrounding water sources and contaminate drinking water, fracking can also lead to earth quacks, and overall is a very expensive method of extractions

Crystal -

2024-03-26 22:28:19 UTC

Fracking allows more access to oil and gas which is a limited supply, it also reduces the import of oil and gas into the country and supplies many jobs locally.

Reduces the reliance of imports - Jamie

2024-03-26 22:28:38 UTC

By utilising fracking, the country will rely less on importing oil and gas from other countries as they now have a new source of fuel to use instead. Fracking also allows them to increase in exports as they are gaining new sources of fuel that can be exported to other countries. This causes an increase in exports and decrease in imports causing more trade balance so the economy is much more stable and secure, creating energy independence. This is seen most in America where they have gotten energy dependence from fracking, with fracking accounting for 95% of America's natural gas wells. If fracking was to be reduced, it would severely hinder America's energy independence.

(https://www.procon.org/headlines/fracking-top-3-pros-and-cons/)

tilly

2024-03-26 22:28:45 UTC

Fracking can make more gas and oil available, which will make energy cheaper for people to buy. Also, by increasing the supply of natural gas, fracking can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It can also make a country less dependent on getting fuel from other places, making it more self-sufficient and secure in its energy needs.

Fracking with CO2 - Keyan

2024-03-26 22:28:48 UTC

Since fracking can be done with CO2 it creates a use for any excess Carbon Dioxide that would otherwise be dumped into the atmosphere. CO2 is used in Fracking by liquifying the carbon dioxide and blast it down into the deposit you are examining, It then vaporizes and forces the coal/oil to the top or to a place that is eaisily accessible,

https://onepetro.org/JCPT/article-abstract/doi/10.2118/87-05-01/31552/Liquid-CO2-Fracturing-Advantages-and-Limitations?redirectedFrom=PDF

Cons of Fracking Abhi

2024-03-26 22:29:54 UTC

This is causing toxicity with the amount of pollution happening will affect local people

Fracking will use a lot of water which will reduce availability of water available

pros of fracking- rena

2024-03-26 22:29:59 UTC

this way is much easier to extract oil. this creates job opportunities. Needs more Rena...

Sejong

2024-03-26 22:30:23 UTC

potential to cause environmental harm, including water contamination, air pollution, and the risk of triggering earthquakes.

Emily

2024-03-26 22:31:03 UTC

Economically: Fracking can decrease the energy cost as more oil and gas can be extracted, and countries that might have to import coal before can also produce energy on its own, which also increases employment rate in addition to lower energy cost.

Environmentally: The burning of gas or oil produce less pollution than the burning of coal. The extraction is also further away from water table, which makes the extraction safer and cleaner for locals and will cause less negative impacts environmentally.

Crystal -

2024-03-26 22:33:36 UTC

There is a risk of toxins from fracking which can affect the locals through water. The huge amount of water use will also reduce the availability in the community. Natural areas will be destroyed and it can cause earth tremors like earthquakes. Another point is that it causes noise pollution.

amy

2024-03-26 22:35:37 UTC

fracking creates risk for earthquakes as well. the fluid used in fracking gets disposed by injecting it underground and that results in earthquakes being more bigger and stronger

cindy

2024-03-26 22:36:09 UTC

fracking creates risk for earthquakes as well. the fluid used in fracking gets disposed by injecting it underground and that results in earthquakes being more bigger and stronger

cons of fracking- doug

2024-03-26 22:36:17 UTC

cons of fracking consist of

Noise and visual pollution which disturb the local community around theses sites

earthquakes caused by drilling

Water contamination toxic gas and chemical could flow into water ways wich kill wildlife

Cons of Fracking - Hamish

2024-03-26 22:37:33 UTC

Fracking causes many issues around the environment. Fracking releases millions of tonnes of methane. It also releases many other hydrocarbons that a very harmful to all respiratory systems. Fracking depends on using massive amounts of water which can become contaminated and affect local water ways. Some websites say that fracking has caused seismic activity (earthquakes) but they’re not usually large enough to be threatening to the public.

Kevin

2024-03-26 22:39:09 UTC

harmful to environment through air and water pollution, could cause earthquakes and climate change from emmision

Emily

2024-03-26 22:39:09 UTC

There is still a risk of toxins polluting nearby land and the water, which would negatively affect the local food chain and residents' heath. Habitats will also be lost during drilling and polluted with noise, killing plants and animals reliant on it.

The fracturing of rocks can cause additional earthquakes which would cause mass destruction and maybe chemical leaks. Other long term harm of the technology is still unknown.

Pros: Tristan

2024-03-26 22:39:55 UTC

1. More energy: Fracking helps access more natural gas and oil, boosting energy production.

2. Jobs and money: It creates jobs, helps local economies, and brings in revenue through taxes.

3. Lower energy costs: It makes energy cheaper for homes and industries.

4. Cleaner energy: Natural gas from fracking emits fewer greenhouse gases than coal, helping the environment.

Fracking may cause damage to residents- Jamie

2024-03-26 22:47:51 UTC

Fracking releases chemicals that is proven to harm the human health such as hydrochloric acid, caustic acid, petroleum distillates etc. These chemicals can irritate the throat, lungs and eyes which can cause dizziness and nausea, potentially leading to lung diseases. These chemicals released may even be cancer-inducing or create birth defects. Residents are exposed to these chemicals via drinking surrounding water that has chemical spills or breathing in the chemicals if they are airborne.

(environmentamerica.org)

Zoe

joejohansen3 — 2024-03-27 11:21:19 UTC

there is a demand for fracking, so people will need to be hired - a large number of workers. the process requires many workers to do jobs like drillers, truck drivers, and engineers.

this helps the local economy and lowers unemployment.