Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. While fracking has significantly boosted oil production, there are environmental concerns that the process is contaminating groundwater. Critics of fracking say it pollutes underground water supplies with chemicals, releases methane gas into the atmosphere, and can cause seismic activity. Proponents of fracking say it will drop oil and gas prices in Spain and lead to energy independence.
23% Yes |
77% No |
18% Yes |
63% No |
3% Yes, but increase oversight |
10% No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
2% Yes, but not in heavily populated areas |
4% No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9LXVFS85 days5D
No, firstly, more research is needed to measure the long-term effects of fracking and we should pursue more suitable energy resources instead.
@8YWX5D52yrs2Y
What the hell this mean bruv?
@8YHWBXV2yrs2Y
yes but only in extreme circumstances
@8TB8T5X3yrs3Y
ion even know what that is
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No it damages the top soil
@8RL9F723yrs3Y
Yes, for the short term while increasing sustainable energy solutions
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