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. The Permian Basin accounts for 43% of U.S. oil production and is currently the most productive oil shale reserve in the country. In June 2022 The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it may deem parts of the Permian Basin in Texas…
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@8N5DRPDRepublican5yrs5Y
It should be banned in some areas but not all
@9YM3BXJRepublican6mos6MO
There needs to be better accountability! Make the companies accountable for the people. Water and food supplies need ultimate protection. Any proposed alterations to an existing area that has any chance of contaminating the water, air or ground must have legitimate actions in place to prevent such contamination. And the people who reside there must be fully prepared and accepting of both. People first. Homes cannot be destroyed nor should families be forced to leave their homes. Make the right choice to emphasize people over companies.
@9YK2XDPRepublican6mos6MO
In less populated areas and in areas where other more environmentally friendly energy options aren't available
@9YCSQDR6mos6MO
I think we need to improve how much money it takes to buy them so it is cheaper, so that every one can afford it.
@9Y8X932Republican6mos6MO
I'm in between because sometimes its good because they use it for fuel but sometimes it harms the enviroment.
@9Y8C2XCRepublican6mos6MO
it is a necessary thing to do but they should take better care for the environment they are working in
@9Y2XY5TRepublican6mos6MO
Yes and no, do not approve any more expansion until more research is completed. What is currently being fracked can continue.
@9XZR3P4Republican6mos6MO
yes i support it as a means to an end. we should be using it as a crutch so we can kick start nuclear energy.
@9L75B7SRepublican1yr1Y
yes but require companies to compensate local populations or fix problems with wells or water supplies that result from fracking
@9DB522TRepublican2yrs2Y
No, vegetarians can’t be trusted. Just last week we caught of them siphoning gas out of a company truck!
@9D6JJCR2yrs2Y
Yes, but continue further research, and regulate it
@8HJCVYS5yrs5Y
As of now, yes, I am in support of fracking for oil. Only until we are able to develop new sources of energy that can replace our finite amount of natural resources.
@8QGNV7CRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as its done safely.
@9HB874PRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, energy independence is a very necessary thing for the United States currently. Still, it should be closely monitored with its effects on the surrounding environment only to be stopped if it causes severe damage. if severe damage occurs, whatever company is doing the drilling should be tasked and fined for the repair of whatever has taken place.
@9D823CRRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, it has proven to be an efficient and effective way to get to oil deposits safer and cleaner than any other method currently developed.
@9TTD33CRepublican8mos8MO
I believe it should be watched closely to ensure limited to no damage is done and it should be done in unpopulated areas
@9B94BHK2yrs2Y
Yes, but always pursue the least amount of environmental damage as humanely possible. Although we need to take better care of the planet we cannot just kill off the oil industry.
@99Y2QSTRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, but I think it should be at a low rate and not as frequent.
@95CH6QQRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but increase oil and natural gas resources regulations and bylaws
@93WW549Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with heavy regulations on human and environmental impacts as a temporary measure until renewable prices decrease.
@93VPZ243yrs3Y
No, but fracking can continue in less developed areas
@93KC2SYRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, while gradually increasing spending for more sustainable energies.
@93JQFWF3yrs3Y
Yes as long as it is safe in the area
@93JCH7ZRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, with some Gov't oversight.
@93CC48QRepublican3yrs3Y
How else would we get it?
@933D45TRepublican3yrs3Y
dont really care really but i would like to make it so we fule our own state and we dont get gas or oil form somthign else
@8ZCPDN9Republican3yrs3Y
Yes during times of need
@8ZBGTM3Republican3yrs3Y
Other energy sources should be pursued in addition fracking which should not occur in populated areas.
@8ZB8B7BIndependent3yrs3Y
need to know more about this in order to make my decision
@8Z8MQHWLibertarian3yrs3Y
shouldn't be by any by towns
@8Z7ZPF9Republican3yrs3Y
Only when it’s done safely, carefully, and correct.
@8Z6MCHJRepublican3yrs3Y
No we need to focus on more sustainable energy or discover more long term effects of fracking
@8Z5788QRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only when needed to backfill the supply during a shortage
@8Z54ML6Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but more sustainable resources should be first used
@8Z4Y6WWRepublican3yrs3Y
I neither support or don't support
@8Z4XQN3Republican3yrs3Y
yes, for now but not in populated areas, and we should also look into more sustainable energy resources.
@8Z3MPNJ3yrs3Y
yes, but it needs to be supervised because i really don't feel like drinking oil
@8Z3M7VTRepublican3yrs3Y
No, find more sustainable ways to obtain oil/natural gas
@8H7DQVCRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but we should still look to transition away from fossil fuels.
@8YZTHY6Republican3yrs3Y
I believe that fracking for oil and natural gasses should stop, but I think it should be watched closer if it continues. I do think that we should be pursuing more sustainable energy resources as well.
@8YZQ4Q63yrs3Y
I don't really pay attention to it
@8YZMJDYRepublican3yrs3Y
yes, but we do need it to support humans life.
@8YXHC233yrs3Y
Yes, but not in areas with lots of biodiversity in order to protect wildlife.
@8YMY2VTRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it is done away from any housing or populated areas.
@8XRCKKRRepublican3yrs3Y
No, it causes earthquakes and bad things like that.
@8XNRSK4Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but more research into alternatives should be done
@8X6LXJYRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes… it is a lie that it is causing catastrophic harm.
@8WY8KT2Republican4yrs4Y
Yes but only because there are thousands of jobs in that sector.
@8WFV2KQRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but do this in less populated areas with people and wildlife. Also continue the research of long term affects.
@8WDSK78Republican4yrs4Y
without it it would be hard for citizens to go on with their lives.
@8V58W2CRepublican4yrs4Y
Do not know enough information to form opinion
@8TY2VD2Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, but more research and regulations need to be made
@8TNTVPSRepublican4yrs4Y
No, and we should start a transition to a green future without making too sudden changes which would cost too many jobs
@8TK7NDCRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only until the efficiency of sustainable energy technology improves
@8TDFXG8Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, but there should be an extreme importance and priority put on the protection of surrounding environments and water supplies.
@8T8JVRVRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, only until we find a environmentally friendly way to extract it
@8T823ZLRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but find a different way to do it that does not contaminate groundwater.
@8T45H3TRepublican4yrs4Y
It should be only used for very necessary or urgents cases
@8T3TCP6Republican4yrs4Y
If it turns the land back to normal without damaging the water supply
@8T3TBQDRepublican4yrs4Y
I don't actually know much about that...
@8T3KJXH4yrs4Y
Yes, but I think we should try to find our own independence.
@8SVFSYGRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but add more measures to prevent water contamination.
@8SRJMRSRepublican4yrs4Y
No, but we need to do a gradual shift to more sustainable energy resources.
@8SRCQVNRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, We should at least be able to maintain our use of natural gas for our vehicles
@8SR5T7NRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as society is dependent on fossil fuels for energy and manufacturing it is the only reasonable option. Petroleum production is a necessity until recycling becomes more advanced and cleaner.
@8SQSH94Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should begin looking for cleaner sources of energy.
@8SKT3L8Republican4yrs4Y
No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead, and we should probably do more research to measure the long term effects of fracking
@8SKSP654yrs4Y
yes but to use it less and start looking for better ways to get energy
@8SK6K8KRepublican4yrs4Y
continue until we find a newer rewnewable source
@8SHV6HQRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but we need to pursue other options than coal moving forward.
@8SHMXPHConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but pursue more sustainable sources of energy
@8SHGY594yrs4Y
I think it is okay as long as you know the risk and that the risks won't cause damage.
@8SH8X5JRepublican4yrs4Y
yes, but not a lot in the same place
@8SD3X2SRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, until there is another source of energy that can be obtained and give people other jobs
@8SBRG8SRepublican4yrs4Y
As long as its safe for earth and our economy
@8SBJRGFRepublican4yrs4Y
yes because if u dont hae that gas prices going up oil prices going up becuase edrilling gets the natural oil and gas out of the earth it dont hurt the poulation as long as toxic dont get relix]zeed in air.
@8S9CH5VRepublican4yrs4Y
yes, but slowly move to cleaner energy
@8S62VN8Republican4yrs4Y
No, It causes to much harm to the environment, people around drilling sights and water gets filled with chemicals and can not be drank
@8S5WZZ8Republican4yrs4Y
yes we should use fracking but we should be in an area where no sort of city or town is nearby. it would need to be far away from local areas.
@8S5F9GXRepublican4yrs4Y
It’s fine for now, but it should be regulated and we should gradually switch to alternative energy sources.
@8S45BWC4yrs4Y
We should keep fracking, but start to transition to a more sustainable energy source.
@8S3Q4XP4yrs4Y
yes until we find a better way that will have just as many jobs
@8RZZX6XRepublican4yrs4Y
Find an alternative that would replace the jobs lost by abolishing fracking
@8RZBT6TRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but with more research for long term effects
@8RG4WNFRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but should be careful to not use all of our natural resources as they are not unlimited
@8RFKRMVRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes until we find an alternate safer way to get these materials
@8RDBRNFRepublican4yrs4Y
ive never really heard about this in the news or from anybody so it cant be that big. so i say until it becomes a really big problem then i say leave it for now.
@8RCPDPCRepublican4yrs4Y
yes I support the oil and gas company if I don't I won't have a job we need gas and oil to survive if we don't have oil and gas we won't have a country with this dumb *** president
@8RCGSV9Republican4yrs4Y
Do I like it? No. Is it necessary? Yes.
@8RCD4BPRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but there should be consequences for companies who do not clean out the lubricant that is detrimental to the environment
@8RC8CSYRepublican4yrs4Y
I also appreciate our country being able to be self-sufficient and not having to rely on other countries for oil, gas, and natural gas resources.
@8RC4C9GRepublican4yrs4Y
yes, until more research is done about effects or for more sustainable options
@8RBYXFYRepublican4yrs4Y
yes but research in search of sustainable resources should be done extensively
@8R5NFQ5Republican4yrs4Y
If its not in a area where it'll harm wildlife much or near cities I say go for it.
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