Fracking er processen med at udvinde olie eller naturgas fra skifersten. Vand, sand og kemikalier sprøjtes ind i bjergarten ved højt tryk, som knækker klippen og tillader olien eller gassen at strømme ud til en brønd. Mens fracking har øget olieproduktionen markant, er der miljømæssige bekymringer om, at processen forurener grundvandet. Perm-bassinet tegner sig for 43% af den amerikanske olieproduktion og er i øjeblikket den mest produktive olieskiferreserve i landet. I juni 2022 meddelte Environmental Protection Agency, at det…
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Kan du tænke på et tidspunkt, hvor et miljøproblem påvirkede dit eller dit samfunds liv, og hvordan påvirker det dit syn på fracking?
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Hvis en ven hævdede, at fracking er afgørende for økonomisk vækst, hvordan ville du så reagere, både miljøet og jobskabelsen taget i betragtning?
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Tror du, at teknologiske fremskridt kan gøre fracking sikrere og mere miljøvenligt, eller skal vi fokusere på alternative ressourcer?
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Hvad er en ændring, du ville være villig til at foretage i din nuværende livsstil, hvis det betød at reducere de negative virkninger af energiudvinding?
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Hvis du skulle vælge mellem lavere energiomkostninger eller miljøbeskyttelse, hvad ville du så vælge, og hvad er grundlaget for din beslutning?
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Hvordan forestiller du dig den ideelle energifremtid, og hvilken rolle spiller ikke-vedvarende energi i den vision?
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I betragtning af den globale efterspørgsel efter energi, hvordan balancerer du behovet for olie og gas med de potentielle risici for miljøet?
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Hvilke værdier eller prioriteter mener du bør styre vores energiproduktionsvalg i lyset af klimaændringer og hvorfor?
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Har du eller en du kender oplevet nogen direkte påvirkning fra fracking, og hvis ja, hvad var den påvirkning?
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Hvordan ville du have det, hvis et fracking-site blev oprettet i nærheden af dit lokalsamfund, og hvilke bekymringer eller fordele dukker op?
@P2YQF93 år3Y
Yes, but be smart about it- I.E. Take into consideration where you will be fracking and if it will affect peoples homes, water, health and overall well being and quality of living
@P2V3BV3 år3Y
I support hydraulic fracking in the U.S., ONLY, if it is AMERICAN OWNED interests doing it. I am against foreign corps. (the Chinese) performing this here.
@NVC8SK3 år3Y
In a safer form, not in its current poisonous form. We shouldn't be leaving buried chemicals in the ground that will eventually seep into water supplies. In fact, why are they using the poisonous chemicals that they use now anyways, when they have safer and more efficient extraction methods?
@NS5GH53 år3Y
Yes, but there needs to be verifiable evidence that it does not harm the ground water sources before it can be used
@NR6K983 år3Y
Concerns are based on sound evidence. Companies need to be controlled in their pursuit of oil at the expense of h2o and peoples health.
@NPYV653 år3Y
Yes, with greatly increased oversight but while also pursing renewable sources of energy such as solar, hydro, and wind power.
@NMTNJB4 år4Y
Yes but it needs to be done responsibly. Also there should be ongoing monitoring of its effects on the earth and environment. Again, oil is a finite commodity so look for alternative sources of energy.
@NM4G6B3 år3Y
I believe it is important for both our economy and current country affairs to continue to extract resources to fuel production and economy. However, fracking may not be the best choice. If it is the best choice for certain circumstances and it is needed to keep a healthy economy I believe it should be used. I am all for protecting the environment but I also recognize the need for natural resources and believe God gave us this earth to utilize for our benefit and well being. We should not intentionally destroy nature though.
@NKFHLK3 år3Y
Increase overesight, and scientific monitoring of fracking to determine if the process endangers water supplies, decreases ground stability, or has other harmful environmental effects.
@NJHFVZ3 år3Y
Some fracking is perfectly harmless, and helpful. It's not a black and white issue, there are degrees of harm done, including none at all.
@N3YCMS4 år4Y
Fracking should be studied more for it's long term effects. The oil industry has not proved it is environmentally sound. Lighting tap water on fire says something is amiss. Ground water is more important.