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Fracking (hydraulic fracturing of hydrocarbon producing formations) is objected to because if creates uncontrolled interconnections between various strata of the rock below ground. These interconnections can allow chemicals in the fracking fluids, hydrocarbons (gas and oil), salt water or sulphidic water to migrate from the producing formations to porable water horizons and interfere with the quality of water used for human consumption, livestock or agriculture. While the amount of water used is considerable compared to individual use it is in line with many other industrial uses and even Golf courses. Fracking does not seriously deplete the water supply except in areas with a pre-existing tight water supply.
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Why people are opposed to fracking?
The naysayers maintain that it causes earthquakes, and releases so much flammable gas into the water table that tapwater will actually burn, causing health problems.
Why are some people opposed to fracking?
The naysayers maintain that it causes earthquakes, and releases so much flammable gas into the water table that tapwater will actually burn, causing health problems.
What are the benefits of fracking in taranaki?
the benefits of fracking could be anything. it helps new Zealand keep clean and green, it also saves time so our new Zealand workers wouldn't have to spend so much time having to do a lot of work. fracking in taranaki benefits the use of space and also helps the taranaki region come together as a community and solve the issue of dumping.
What are the positives of fracking?
Well simply it is a new source of oil/gas, that we have plenty of. It will mean that when we run out of oil from traps (the current way to get oil) we will have enough oil and gas to last us another 50 or more years (this is an estimate and to be truthful we still have know idea how much oil is available from fracking). Fracking will open up a load of new jobs. However this will just replace the old jobs of conventional oil/gas extraction. At first fracking will make oil and gas cheaper in the market. This is because if there is more oil there is less demand for it so prices go down. However when oil from fracking runs out, then we will be back at the same step as we are now. Fracking is not as bad as people make it out to be - if it is monitored and regulated. The only problem is who is going to do that, because at the moment it is done by the fracking companies. Do we know if they are telling the truth? For them profit is more important than the environment. However in my opinion I am still against fracking. And it is not water pollution and earthquakes that bother me but the environmental horizon if we choose to take the path of fracking (continuing to do fracking in America or starting to frack in the UK). The oil and gas from fracking is the same as it is from conventional oil extraction methods. I believe that fracking will become another excuse to look away from turning to eco-friendly energy sources. Fracking may become another short term cop-out for the government's energy crisis but in the long term it is just destroying the environment with global warming. Sorry if the last question was off topic but I wanted to give another view to the truth of fracking.
Do people get water belly and if so how and what does it come from?
Water belly is common in runners and track athletes. In order to stay hydrated runners have to drink a lot of water, but if someone drinks too much water, they get water belly.
Do people in the US use to much water?
I don't think people in the U.S. use too much water.
Where do fat people come from?
from thin people who ate too much
Why did your lemon icebox pie come out watery?
too much water?
How much water in a glass of water?
A typical glass of water holds 8 ounces, although glasses do come in various sizes.
How often do people come to you for advice?
Far too much
What are some people trying to do about water pollution?
I hope not, there is too much water pollution as it is
How much water can a kettle hold?
That will depend on the size of the kettle. They come in different sizes.
