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Some studies suggest that hydraulic fracturing poses significant environmental and health risks, including water and air pollution, seismic activity, and greenhouse gas emissions, while other studies indicate that proper well integrity and treatment of flow-back fluids can mitigate some of these risks.
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Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a method used to extract natural gas and oil from underground shale deposits. While it has significantly boosted energy production, it has also raised concerns about its safety and environmental impact. This synthesis examines the key findings from multiple research papers on the environmental and health implications of fracking.
Water Contamination and Usage
Air Pollution
Seismic Activity
Health Implications
Noise Pollution
Environmental Footprint
Fracking has notable environmental and health impacts, including water contamination, air pollution, and noise pollution. It also poses risks to human health, both physical and mental. While it offers significant energy production benefits, these must be weighed against the potential environmental and health costs. Effective regulation and continuous monitoring are essential to mitigate these risks.
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