Even in a relatively oil- and gas-rich country like the United States, expanded fracking has not led to energy independence.

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Con: Federal regulations on fracking have prevented it from reaching its full potential for energy production.

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Pro: Simply increasing energy supply does not determine absolute energy independence. For instance, despite having an overabundance of natural gas, the US still imports it.

Should fracking be banned? (Complete Discussion)

Even in a relatively oil- and gas-rich country like the United States, expanded fracking has not led to energy independence.

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Cons

Simply increasing energy supply does not determine absolute energy independence. For instance, despite having an overabundance of natural gas, the US still imports it.

Federal regulations on fracking have prevented it from reaching its full potential for energy production.

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Even in a relatively oil- and gas-rich country like the United States, expanded fracking has not led to energy independence.

Pro claim 1

Simply increasing energy supply does not determine absolute energy independence. For instance, despite having an overabundance of natural gas, the US still imports it.

Con claim 1

Federal regulations on fracking have prevented it from reaching its full potential for energy production.