Alternative Energy: Net Energy Analysis, Conservation, Pollution and Water

Summary: This article was about hydraulic fracturing also called fracking which is used in drilling for natural gas. The passage discusses the benefits and drawbacks of using fracking, and brings up the question of whether we should be using this method to collect natural gas.

Terms:
Fracking- hydraulic fracturing in rock that allows natural gas to be harvested with the use of water.

Discussion:
1. What are the main concerns of the anti-drilling groups?
The main concerns are the harmful chemicals that are used in fracking and also the destructive effects that drilling into the earth has on the environment as well.

2. What are the main concerns of the pro-drilling groups?

the major concerns of the pro-drilling groups are finding ways to harvest the natural materials from the earth more efficiently in order to gain the most profit, and following state regulations.

Questions:

What are some of the benefits of banning hydraulic fracturing?
Why are some of the chemicals used in fracking?
Is hydraulic fracturing really necessary? Are their any alternatives?