Well, I’ll be Fracked: Turns out oil and gas extraction method has a green bonus
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses a hidden benefit of fracking. While it is known for environmental harms like earthquakes and methane emissions, recent discoveries show that fracking can sometimes access geothermal energy, providing a clean and renewable energy source. This unexpected benefit highlights a potential positive side to an otherwise controversial practice.
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