Blog Post 13.6, Editorial Report 13b

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Closing Statement:

Fracking, in its current form, is incredibly controversial and has serious drawbacks. There are concerns about environmental and human health damage caused by spills, release of chemicals, etc. However, the industry also provides a huge amount of oil and natural gas; enough to take the United States one step closer to energy independence. Changes do need to be made, however. The suggested ideas discussed above: waterless fracking, the use of recycled water and a complete chemical overhaul, are all great ideas. They all reduce the amount of toxic waste that could potentially be created. As well, they all reduce the negative impacts that fracking has had on some populations. Although opposition to fracking will remain high, it is hoped that these new ideas could truly make the industry a safer and more efficient form of energy production. Perhaps new innovations will show those opposed to fracking that the industry can be a more environmentally friendly one; if enough work is done to make it so.

Re-Edited Selection:

Closing Statement:

Fracking, in its current form, is incredibly controversial and has serious drawbacks for both the environment and human health. There are concerns about damage caused by spills, release of chemicals, etc. However, the industry also provides a huge amount of oil and natural gas; enough to take the United States one step closer to energy independence. Changes must be made, however. The suggested ideas discussed above: waterless fracking, the use of recycled water and a complete chemical overhaul, are all fantastic ideas. They all reduce the amount of toxic waste that could potentially be created by fracking. As well, they all reduce the negative impacts that fracking has had on some populations. Although opposition to fracking will remain high, it is hoped that these new ideas could truly make the industry a safer and more efficient form of energy production. Perhaps new innovations will show those opposed to fracking that the industry can be a more environmentally friendly one; if enough work is done to make it so.