Fracking Boom Tied to Methane Spike in Earth’s Atmosphere – National Geographic
Article Synopsis – New research suggests that the increase of methane in the atmosphere during the last decade is from fossil fuel production- half of it from fracking. Studies have shown that “fracking operations leak, vent, or flare between 2 and 6 percent of the gas produced”. Fracking has also been linked to water depletion in streams and health problems in children. To read the actual article click here.