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A Fracking Explanation Courtesy of Exxon Mobil

New websites about natural gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing seem to pop up weekly. The latest to add their voice to the mix is Exxon Mobile.Ā Not surprisingly theĀ site touts the benefits of natural gas drilling and downplays environmentalist’s concerns about chemicals used in the process. There isĀ an accessibleĀ animation of fracking, and a handy glossary.

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