Fracking

Introduction
Pros
- Pro 1: Fracking is the best way to extract natural gas, a necessary bridge fuel to get to 100% clean energy usage.
- Pro 2: Fracking is a safe method of extracting natural gas.
- Pro 3: Fracking has allowed the U.S to produce and export more natural gas, which has increased national security and moved the country toward energy independence.
Cons
- Con 1: The U.S. needs to immediately transition away from all fossil fuels, including natural gas.
- Con 2: Fracking pollutes groundwater, increases greenhouse gases, and causes earthquakes.
- Con 3: The U.S. should not stake national security and energy independence on a finite, market-dependent resource.
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