We're in a giant car heading towards a brick wall and everyone's arguing over where they're going to sit.
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It's not unexpected that shooting massive amounts of water, sand, and chemicals at high pressure into the earth to shatter shale and release natural gas might shake things up. But earthquakes aren't the worst problem with fracking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fracking can cause environmental concerns beyond just inducing earthquakes.
This quote by David Suzuki highlights the potential dangers of fracking, a method used to extract natural gas by injecting high-pressure fluids into the earth. While the creation of earthquakes is a notable risk, Suzuki emphasizes that there are even greater concerns associated with this practice, such as environmental degradation and the impact on ecosystems.
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In practice
Example use cases
During a panel on environmental issues, the quote by David Suzuki could be shared to underline the complexities of fracking.
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