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Need To Know  Investigation: Hydraulic Fracturing

Oil and gas drilling. Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: Investigation: Hydraulic Fracturing

In collaboration with ProPublica, correspondent John Larson investigates hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"), a method of drilling for natural gas that has significantly increased natural gas production in the U.S. Critics say that fracking has the potential to pollute vast sections of the nation's water supply.

Duration: (18:17)
Premiere Date: 09/02/2010
Episode Expires: Wed 02 Sep 2015
TV Rating: NR


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