The debate over fracking

The debate over fracking

December 30, 2012 7:04 AM

Fracking - a process to extract natural gas embedded in shale rock - has led to an energy boom in the United States. But detractors of the process say that it contaminates drinking water, poisoning both humans and animals. David Pogue digs into what is known about fracking.

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