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Should fracking be banned? (Complete Discussion)
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In locales where fracking takes place, the average household benefits from this operation by
about $2000 per year
, even after factoring in the negative impacts on human health.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
On average, the
benefits of fracking
to local communities include a 6% jump in average income, a 10% jump in employment, and a 6% jump in housing prices.
Con claim 1
While the allowance of fracking may be advantageous for surrounding communities, all other communities derive no profits and still suffer the negative effects of fossil fuel emissions.
Con claim 2
It is unethical to trade the health of the environment for the relatively small sum of $2000 per household per year.