Fracking which is a drilling process involves extracting
gas and oil from shale formations in the ocean bed.This process depletes the
natural resouces immensely by polluting the air and also has negative effects
on other indudtries that depend on the natural reserves for their
business.Hence it can be understood that on one hand it’s a boon for the oil
and gas industry whereas on the other hand it’s a complete loss for the
environment and the people who depend on it for a living.The fracking process
if carried out in densely populated areas will have an adverse effect on their
lives causing limited freshwater supplies.The overall consequence is deleterious
for everyone.Although the WRI’s report on mitigating the problem of water risk
is addressed,and that it has a negative impact on the oil and gas
industry,observations should be made whether the said procedures are actually
being carried out.
The government should play a dominant role in addressing
this problem by asking the oil and gas industry to submit validated test
reports showing highly reduced or no water contamination on a monthly basis.From the point of view of the
industry they should take take responsibilty of the ocean bed and should try to
implement methods of fracking where it is a win win for both the industry as
well as the natural ecosystem.Their goal should be to maximize profits without
destroying the originality of the environment.If they still don’t show concern
about it,then we will all see a day when the oil and gas is available in vast
quantity but there will be no one to use them.
Fracking process which the oil and gas industries taking over causes various health problem to the people and hence it must considerably reduced as you said. The govt must also set forth some standard rules for carrying out such activities.
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