How is fracking a clean source of energy and what are alternatives to hydraulic fracking and how can fracking be more environmentally friendly?
Fracking is not a clean source of energy. It uses too much water and chemicals and is known to be the cause of earthquakes as demonstrated in Oklahoma State in the US. Solar and wind may be better alternative sources of renewable energy.
Fracking itself isn't exactly a clean source of energy. It's a technique used to extract natural gas, a fossil fuel, which is still a contributor to greenhouse gasses. That said, natural gas does burn cleaner than other fossil fuels like coal, so there's an argument to be made for it as a transitional fuel.
Here's a breakdown:
- Fracking and Clean Energy: Not quite. Fracking is for extracting natural gas, a fossil fuel. Clean energy sources are renewable and have minimal environmental impact, like solar, wind, or geothermal.
- Alternatives to Fracking:Directional Drilling: This reaches oil and gas deposits with less surface disruption. Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Similar to fracking, but for creating reservoirs for geothermal energy, a clean source.
- Fracking and Environmental Friendliness: There are efforts to make fracking greener:Reduced water usage with recycled water or brine. Improved wellbore integrity to minimize leaks. Capturing methane emissions during extraction.
Overall, while natural gas from fracking might be a temporary improvement over dirtier fuels, it's not a sustainable solution. Investing in truly clean energy sources is the long-term goal.