I was shocked in the presidential debate that Harris gave staunch support for fracking. I was under the impression that democrats are against fracking, and remember people being critical of Fetterman for supporting it.

I also grew up in an area that was heavily impacted by the pollution from fracking. People who worked in the field were seen as failures of moral character who chose profits over the health of their children. How is it that both major parties are now in support of it? I feel like I must be missing a piece of the puzzle.

    • @mvirts
      4•3 months ago

      I thought the problem was that fracking produces oil, which is processed and burnt for energy ultimately releasing excess carbon? Idk it’s been a while since I’ve caught up with climate science :/

        • @[email protected]
          2•3 months ago

          Fracking is used for oil and for natural gas. And it absolutely pollutes local water supplies, aside from also using a shit ton of water, causing tremors, and wrecking wildlife habitats.

          If there’s one benefit for it, it’s that it improves energy independence because it allows us to tap more difficult wells cost-effectively.

          But that’s a bit of a stretch, because divesting away from fossil fuels also improves energy independence.

          Maybe try typing the word you’re talking about into Google before speaking so confidently out of your ass. What are you, Ace Ventura?