Wednesday, March 7, 2018

By Linda Schmidt


Fracking is a method of acquiring both oil and natural gases from underground from their state to one that can help the community. It is also known as hydraulic fracturing. It is seen as the eco-friendliest mining method. Unfortunately, nothing is perfect. Everything with a positive side also has a negative side. The article below shows the plus and minus side of clean fracking technology.

It boosts the economy. Think of it this way, when a country can drill their own oil and natural gases; they are able to save the amount that they would have used in importing. They will also be able to export to other countries and therefore make a fortune. There will be no more dependence on other countries for these products and in return they gain in their GDP and have food security by purchasing more food for the residents.

Carbon gas is one of the major causes of depletion of the ozone layer and global warming. The available oil and gases are enough to sustain a country for a long time to come. People want to save the environment by not depleting it. This is possible once people figure out have to harvest and store energy from the wind and sun.

The rate of crime highly decreases due to many people getting employed. This is because it is a great source of employment. An oil discovery translates into employment opportunities for a huge number of people. This improves the lives of not only individuals but also whole families. As earlier mentioned, crime goes down as people have a new way of providing for themselves.

Everything on a positive side has some negativity. One of the negative effects of fracking include; it is harmful to both the environment and human beings. As much as there is reduced carbon emission, the tankers transporting the product give off carbon emissions that affect the air. The drilling also causes a lot of noise that disrupts peace in the area.

We all need water to be able to go about our daily activities. Unfortunately, there comes a time when the earth is really dry, and water becomes a problem. It does not help the situation when this water, instead of being used by people, it is being used at the drilling site. Both people, animals and the environment suffer.

There is the risk of water being contaminated. The gases or even some of the oil may accidentally get into the water pipes especially when you are not sure where they are located. They may lead to a lot of people falling sick and even suffering fatal damages. Many home owners have complained of getting traces of chemicals in their water pipes.

It is important to provide insurance cover for your employees. You should also encourage them to always put on protective gear. This way, the chances of them falling ill will be lessened. At times, employees find it inconvenient to wear protective gear, and maybe it makes it hard to move around.




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