Citation:
Clayton, Mark. "Natural gas 'fracking' has flipped US energy map, study says." Christian Science Monitor 9 Oct. 2013. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 16 Oct. 2013
Summary:
The main focus of this article is that the demand for natural gas is shifting from the northeast to the southeast. Therefore there is a push in the northeast to develop natural gas refineries and export it to the south. This would require fracking in two major shale beds, Marcellus and Utica in the northeast region. This would create huge profits for northeast companies and also a drop in gas prices in the northeast.
I agree with this article that the rewards would be very beneficial to all and also these goals are obtainable. However, I disagree with their methodology. If they were to totally spend all of there resources on fracking these two deposits, it would run a serious risk of affecting all of the members of the community near these deposits. I don't think I agree that the rewards are worth the risks in this case.
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I think that this is a very interesting topic. It would be a huge gamechanger if they began to involve the south in fracking. The results would be extremely positive, but they would also come with some intense drawbacks. I would like to see what would happen.
ReplyDeleteHaving done a project on fracking last year, I know more than others when it comes to this topic. Fracking could be a very positive process, as it results in very cheap gas. However, as you mentioned, places that are fracked are almost inhabitable. If fracking could be cleaned it would be an extremely positive process.
Mark Clayton is a very credible author, he was nominated for a US Senate spot in 2012 and has a vast knowledge of politics and the thoughts behind certain decisions.
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