Recent increases of earthquake activity in Arkansas raise many questions regarding the benefits of obtaining a domestic energy source verses the safety of Arkansas residents. The practice of "fracking" in order to release natural gas is profitable for the state, but the effects on the state may go further than the recent earthquakes that have been plaguing residents for past months.
"Salt water is a common by-product of the fracking process, and the simplest solution is to inject the toxic wastewater back into the ground," (Liu & Kaplan). Not only has the process been connected by many to the recent escalation in earthquakes; it also may be contaminating the state's water supply.
Where the benefits outweigh the consequences is an important issue that should be addressed before the consequences get out of hand.
What other evidence or further things are there to consider? There is only one given...
ReplyDeleteI agree about the contamination of the water supply. Does this toxic water seep into out ground water, lake, or rivers. The consequences could be huge.
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