2013: Year in Review by National Geographic. Part 3/3

Hydraulic fracturing, aka fracking, is a controversial method of extracting oil from the ground. It offers new opportunities for domestic gas and oil production, but its environmental implications are unclear – and alarming. With a national debate raging over fossil-fuel consumption and renewable-energy strategies, National Geographic’s March cover story examines the potential risks and rewards of fracking in North Dakota. (Photo by Eugene Richards/National Geographic)
2013: Year in Review by National Geographic. Part 3/3
   
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