WHAT IS FRACKING!?!: Fracking Explained; The Good, and The Bad

[Music] hey everyone welcome back today we're diving into a Hot Topic that's been making waves in the energy and environmental communities fracking but what exactly is fracking let's break it down fracking short for hydraulic fracturing is a method used to extract natural gas and oil from deep underground rock formations the process involves injecting a high press mixture of water sand and chemicals into the Rock to create fractures or cracks allowing the gas or oil to flow out more easily first a well is drilled vertically into the ground until it reaches the target rock layer then the drill is angled horizontally to access more of the rock formation next the fracking fluid is pumped into the well at high pressure this fluid creates fractures in the Rock which are held open by the sand to allow the gas or oil to flow through the fracking fluid consists mostly of water but it also contains sand and various chemicals these chemicals help reduce friction prevent corrosion and keep bacteria in check the exact mix can vary and that's where some concerns come [Music] in fracking has been a GameChanger for energy production boosting the supply of natural gas and oil however it's also sparked debate due to its potential environmental impacts critics argue that it can lead to water contamination air pollution and even small earthquakes there's also concern about the long-term sustainability and safety of using this method on the flip side proponents argue that fracking has made energy more affordable and less reliant on Imports they also point out that it's possible to manage the risks with proper regulations and Technology to get a better understanding we spoke with experts name a experts title who shared their insights on the topic as you can see fracking is a complex and controversial topic it brings both benefits and challenges and the debate is far from over so what do you think about fracking is it a necessary method for energy production or are the environmental risks too great let us know your thoughts in the comments below if you enjoyed this video don't forget to hit that like button subscribe for more content and ring the bell to stay updated on our latest videos thanks for watching and we'll see you next time