Is Fracking A Good Thing For Ohio And Its Economy?

Posted on: August 15, 2011

Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking is a method for extracting oil and natural gas using high pressure fluid to create fractures in the stone surrounding a wellbore. Some say it contributes to water quality issues, but others say fracking is a more efficient and cleaner way to extract petroleum from the earth.

Today’s Question: Is the natural gas drilling method hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, a good thing for Ohio and its economy?

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