Fracking

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a technique used to extract oil and natural gas from deep underground. It involves injecting a high-pressure fluid mixture into rock formations to release trapped resources.

Fracking drills into the earth and injects a mix of water, sand, and chemicals at high pressure. This process creates cracks in the rock, allowing oil or gas to flow to the surface for extraction.

Fracking raises concerns about groundwater contamination, seismic activity, and methane emissions. These environmental risks continue to fuel debates on its safety and sustainability.

Fracking has increased energy production, lowered prices, and reduced dependence on foreign oil. It has also created jobs and boosted tax revenue in regions with fracking operations.

As clean energy becomes a priority, fracking faces more scrutiny. New technology and regulations may reduce its impact, but its long-term future in energy production is uncertain.