The shale fracking boom describes a surge in oil and gas extraction from shale rock using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. It boosts energy independence, lowers prices, and creates jobs for drillers, landowners, and local economies, while raising environmental concerns over water use and emissions.
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