Should fracking be banned? (Complete Discussion)

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Selected claim, supporting its parent

As fracking becomes less reliably profitable, the public could end up having to pay to repair the environmental damages.

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  • Pro claim 1

    Because ecosystem damage can take years or decades to become apparent, it is possible that the drilling companies responsible for those damages will be able to avoid liability.

  • Con claim 1

    Oil drilling companies are usually have a legal obligation to repair environmental damages.