Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Fracking is short for "hydraulic fracturing" -- A fracking boom began in the 2000s -- Fossil fuels speed up climate change -- Fracking contributes to climate change, too -- Fracking uses-and wastes- a lot of water -- Some fracking chemicals remain secret -- Fracking has transformed towns and states -- Many fracking wells are on private property -- Oil and gas production boosts the economy -- Fracking increases energy independence -- Fracking is banned in some places -- Fracking may become cleaner and safer -- Fact sheet.

Examines the issues surrounding the use of fracking to extract oil and natural gas from underground rock.

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