How to Fix Hydrofracking

Hydrofracking’s dangers arise from its lack of regulation. The fluids used in hydrofracking have been known to infiltrate ground water supplies and contribute to air pollution. Companies that use hydrofracking, however, have not been required to disclose which chemicals they use since a 2005 revision of the Energy Policy Act. As a result, local reports of public drinking water contamination have grown exponentially over the last few years. A recent documentary, Gasland, emphasizes the dangers of