The Down Side of “Fracking”

For the past year or two, lots of folks around the country have been talking about “fracking”. This is a process of fracturing rocks below the ground surface with high-pressure water and chemicals to release petroleum. This fuel source has the potential to take the United States off of its dependence on foreign oil substantially. However, the problem with it is the process: water + chemicals = risk. Read more “The Down Side of “Fracking”” →