Using the article “Should fracking stop” (Nature, September 15, 2011) as your st

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Using the article “Should fracking stop” (Nature, September 15, 2011) as your starting point, provide as many quantitative arguments as possible, either in favor or against continued exploitation of shale gas in the U.S. (e.g., growth rates relative to expected economic growth, proven reserves vs. annual consumption, …). In particular, discuss the message(s) contained in the graph on page 275, as well as its reliability. Be sure to also compare this information (and the related arguments) with at least one subsequent (and reputable!) media report.

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Answer: Fracking is so crucial to the global economic stability and the economic benefits the outweigh of environmental risks associated with it.

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