tonight as the two leading US presidential candidates face off in a high stakes debate energy policy is set to take Center Stage among the numerous issues expected to be discussed flacking one of the most contentious topics in the energy sector will undoubtedly be a focal point this debate presents a crucial moment to understand the future direction of America's energy policies but particularly in light of the contrasting positions held by kamla Harris and Donald Trump fracking or hydraulic fracturing has been a hot button issue for years often dividing opinions sharply between environmental concerns and economic benefits kamla Harris who has previously championed a ban on fracking articulated her stance in a 2019 CNN Town Hall stating there's no question I'm in favor of banning fracking Harris emphasized her commit M to ending fracking on public lands as a starting point followed by legislative action her stance has been a significant aspect of her energy policy discussions underscoring her position as an advocate for more stringent Environmental Protections however Harris's position has evolved since then in a more recent interview with CNN she indicated a shift towards a more moderate approach what I have seen is that we can grow and we can increase a clean energy economy without Banning fracking she noted this nuanced stance reflects a strategic pivate aimed at appealing to a broader electorate particularly in critical Battleground States like Pennsylvania where fracking plays a significant economic rule on the other side of the debate former president Donald Trump is expected to reiterate his pro-energy stance consistent with his previous policies Trump's approach is likely to include advocating for increased Drilling in the removal of restrictions on energy projects such as LNG export permits and offshore drilling auctions his policies are geared towards promoting energy Independence and achieving the lowest possible costs for energy and electricity aligning with his America First agenda tonight's debate will be crucial for voters trying to discern how each candidate's energy policies might impact the country the discussion on fracking in particular will how each candidate plans to balance economic interests with environmental concerns the outcome of this debate could have significant implications for both the future of fracking and the broader energy landscape in the United States as the candidates lay out their Visions the energy sector voters and policy makers will be closely watching to understand the potential shifts in US Energy policy that could follow the election stay subscribed for more videos