Question 17 • HVA 26-27 IM Contemporary World Problems A
People may protest fracking because it can release air pollutants and contaminate nearby wells. Methane leaks and the use of fossil fuels can contribute to climate change, while wastewater injection associated with fracking can trigger earthquakes. Fracking is used to extract oil or gas, so decreasing oil production or making gas reserves harder to reach are not typical reasons for protesting it.
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