Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. While fracking has significantly boosted oil production, there are environmental concerns that the process is contaminating groundwater.
53% Yes |
47% No |
44% Yes |
33% No |
6% Yes, but not in heavily populated areas |
9% No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
3% Yes, but increase oversight |
5% No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
See how support for each position on “Fracking” has changed over time for 4.1k Philippines voters.
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See how importance of “Fracking” has changed over time for 4.1k Philippines voters.
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Unique answers from Philippines users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9FBYZHR7mos7MO
Yes, but only to help us transition to a clean energy industry i.e. wean off from fossil fuels
@9DMPD5H8mos8MO
No, pursuing a more sustainable alternative is the best choice and also conducting more research to its effects is needed before deciding such things.
@8ZFGVG62yrs2Y
It depends, because it may have effectd in other.
@8QM4BZQ3yrs3Y
depends if it affects the others
@8C6G8H54yrs4Y
Yes, but we should prioritize more sustainable energy resources.
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