What is fracking and why is it controversial

imagine a world where the ground Beneath Your Feet could shake and the air you breathe could be tainted all because of a controversial practice called fracking why is this such a heated debate during Tuesday's presidential debate former president Donald Trump and vice president Kamala Harris clashed over the issue of fracking a method of drilling for fossil fuels fracking or hydraulic fracturing involves breaking apart shale rock formations with pressurized liquid allowing natural gas and P pum to flow more freely Trump has always been a staunch supporter of increasing Drilling and production capacity in the us advocating for any and all tactics including fracking Harris however has had a more complicated relationship with fracking during her 2020 presidential campaign she was in favor of banning the practice to combat climate change in a 2019 climate change Town Hall Harris stated there's no question I'm in favor of banning fracking and starting what we can do on day one around public lands but her stance has evolved as vice president Harris voted to expand fracking leases a move that has drawn criticism and accusations of policy flip-flopping Trump didn't hold back accusing Harris of reversing her stance on at least a dozen policies including fracking fracking remains controversial due to its environmental impact including potential earthquakes massive water usage and the emission of greenhouse gases like methane supporters argue that fracking is essential for US Energy Independence and job creation the debate rages on but one thing is clear the stakes are incredibly High stay informed stay engaged