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Despite a growing interest in renewable energy sources, most of the energy used in the United States still comes from fossil fuels. At the same time, many Americans would like to decrease the countrys dependence on foreign oil and gas supplies. Hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, is one possible solution to meeting the nations natural gas needs. This title explains how hydrofracking works and explores the controversy surrounding its potentially harmful impact on the environment.Product Videos
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Author Ann O Squire
Binding Paperback
Series Cornerstones of Freedom
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 6
Guided Reading Level V
Lexile 1090
Accelerated Reading Level 7.6
Subject Science
Standard S6E6. Explain the uses and conservation of natural resources and their impact on Earth.
Copyright 2013
