Intro in today's world our demand for energy is insatiable but how do we get it two of the most controversial methods are fracking and offshore drilling in this video we're diving into both processes exploring their benefits and revealing the hidden costs they come with fracking or hydraulic fracturing is a method used to extract natural gas and oil from deep underground by drilling into the Earth and injecting a highpressure mix of water sand and chemicals cracks are created in the Rock releasing valuable resources this process is widespread in the United States particularly in States like Texas Pennsylvania and North Dakota but while fracking has revolutionized the energy industry it's also sparked intense debate offshore drilling is another technique used to extract oil and gas but this time from beneath the ocean floor gigantic rigs like this one drill through layers of rock and sediment miles below the water's surface offshore drilling happens in regions like the Gulf of Mexico the North Sea and off the coast of Brazil and West Africa but neither of these methods is without risk let's start with fracking fracking has been linked to groundwater What is Fracking? contamination some residents near fracking sites have even reported being able to light their tap water on fire due to methane leaks additionally fracking has been a associated with small earthquakes especially in areas like Oklahoma offshore drilling poses an entirely different set of challenges the most infamous example is the Deep waterer Horizon disaster in 2010 where millions of barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico devastating marine ecosystems economically fracking and offshore drilling create jobs and bring money into local communities in the US fracking has made the country less reliant on foreign oil boosting energy Independence but these benefits come with a price many communities near fracking sites complain about noise pollution health problems and lower property values offshore drilling meanwhile affects Coastal communities dependent on tourism and fishing so what does the future hold as concerns over climate change grow many believe that renewable energy like solar and wind power is the answer governments are under pressure to reduce their reli on fossil fuels and transition to cleaner Greener sources of energy fracking and offshore drilling have played a major role in shaping Today's Energy landscape but as we look ahead we have to ask ourselves at what cost should we continue to rely on these methods or is it time to embrace a cleaner future what do you think let me know in the comments and if you found this video helpful don't forget to like share and subscribe for more deep dives into to the world of energy