2/14/2012- (Hydrofracking)

“Hydraulic fracturing is the propagation of fractures in a rock layer caused by the presence of a pressurized fluid. Hydraulic fractures form naturally, as in the case of veins or dikes, and is one means by which gas and petroleum from source rocks may migrate to reservoir rocks.” – Online wikipedia definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_fracturing

What?…. I know I know, I had no idea what that definition meant when I first read either. But don’t you readers worry! I’m hear to put hydrofracking in more understandable terms just for you!

In so many words, that definition up there is trying to say this: hydrofracking is basically the process of rocks being cracked to get to, stimulate, and release natural gas from wells. Now, after gaining this wonderful piece of knowledge, I’m sure you’e curious as to WHAT this has to do with your life. Well I will tell you.

Hydrofracking is still an act that is controversial throughout the United States. Many wish for this act to stop, for they believe that oil spills that it causes are far too dangerous. On the other hand however, despite these concerns about safety, there are a bunch of communities that depend greatly, economically, depend on the gas drilling industry itself.

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Recently, President Obama has said he is on board with the natural gas drilling in New York. “The development of natural gas will create jobs and power trucks and factories that are cleaner and cheaper, proving that we don’t have to choose between our environment and our economy,” Obama said.”

Sources:

http://barnard.edu/events/what’s-water-worth-hydrofracking-and-its-impact-new-york-drinking-water

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_fracturing

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120126/NEWS01/201260327/Barack-Obama-fracturing-natural-gas-reserves