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Fracking Proposal By Surujdai Rupert Representative Wright, After evaluating the arguments from each of the fracking advocacy or interest groups that you entertained a few weeks ago, this is my position paper based on the resources you provided to me. Before conducting this research, I did not have an opinion on fracking, I was aware of some of the controversies surrounding fracking since I used natural gas in my home, also the keystone pipeline has been in the news for more than six years. I have found this research to be enlightening and I believe that educating the public about fracking should be part of our government environment and climate strategy. Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is the method used by the petroleum industry to extract natural gas and oil from deep underground. It involves injecting high-pressure fluids into oil or gas wells, to rock formations, creating a fracture, increasing the oil and gas production from that well (Gallegos, 2021. Opinions on fracking are diverse, as perspectives on fracking can be influenced by either economic prospect, environmental concerns, regional context, and scientific evidence (Gallegos, 2021). The issue revolves around fracking impact on the community and the environment. Both supporters and opponents hold various common conceptions and misconceptions. Some Common Conceptions:  Fracking is often credited as the means of achieving energy independence, reducing our reliance on imported oil and gas (Cartwright, 2014).  Some view fracking because of technological advancements that have made it possible to extract previously inaccessible energy resources (Gallegos, 2021). Some Common Misconceptions:  Fracking is safe emphasize its substantial economic advantages for the U.S. and assert that the procedure adheres to stringent operational standards (McAleer, n.d.).  Fracking does not contribute to global warming (Davenport, 2013).). There is no doubt that fracking has improved the production of oil and gas in the United States (Gallegos, 2021), but at what cost? Supporters of fracking emphasize its substantial economic advantages for the U.S. (McAleer, n.d.), it is safe, and the procedure adheres to stringent operational standards (McAleer, n.d.). The documentary “The Ethics of Franking” made by an opponent contented that this was a misconception and built a case by presenting evidence and arguments related to environmental degradation, health concern, lack of transparency and the need for stronger regulation (Cartwright, et.al., 2014). A common conception fracking is often credited as the means of achieving energy independence, reducing our reliance on imported oil and gas (Cartwright, 2014). While this may be true at what cost? Supporters for fracking reason that fracking does not contribute to global warming (Davenport, 2013). Article “New Study Says Fracking Doesn’t Contribute to Global Warming”, concludes that methane emissions from fracking does not contribute to the level of methane emissions higher than what was set by the EPA standards (Davenport, 2013). They reason that most of the fracking rigs valves reduce the methane emissions by 99%. Opposition Louis W. Allstadt, a retired high-ranking oil executive claims this is a misconception. In his interview article titled “Former Mobil VP Warns of Fracking and Climate Change” he argued that the fracking industry poses a significant environmental risk, particularly in terms of methane’s migration and the potential long-term consequences of well deterioration and current factures that could allow methane to reach the atmosphere. He argues that the industry is not adequately addressing the environmental consequences, especially the release of methane. He claims they industry not been transparent (Cantarow, 2013). A common conception, some view technological advancements in fracking, have made it possible to extract previously inaccessible energy resources (Gallegos, 2021).

According to article “Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)”, concludes that while franking may boost production on gas and oil, like any other energy producing process, there is “concern about potential environmental impact”, there is a cost and benefits associated with it. Identifying the optimal path for ensuring energy resource security and environmental protection is crucial. Enhancing understanding of the intricacies of fracking through education is essential to foster constructive dialogue among companies, environmental regulators, researchers, and the public. This collaborative effort is necessary to pinpoint the most effective solutions for our collective future (Gallegos, 2021). In the article “HRDRAULIC FRACTURING: CRITICAL FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION, JOB, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH”, Nicolas Loris gives a compelling argument for fracking, his conception that fracking stimulates the economic growth by creating jobs, boosting domestic energy production, and reducing energy cost. Another conception is the technological advancements in fracking have led to energy boom. He claims fracking do not contaminate drinking water, this is a misconception another misconception he made is that the fracking process does not cause earthquakes, in rare instances the use of underground injection well has cause earthquakes. (Loris, 2012).  Premise: “Effectiveness of state regulations” (Loris, 2012).  Premise: “Federal overreach concern” (Loris, 2012).  Premise: “Myths and facts about safety of hydraulic fracturing” (Loris, 2012).  Premise: “Technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing” (Loris, 2012).  Premise: “Economic success of energy production” (Loris, 2012).  Premise: “Importance of natural gas for Economic growth” (Loris, 2012).  Conclusion: “ Regulated effectively, hydraulic fracturing is safe- as well as necessary for energy production and job creation on the United States” (Loris, 2012). The argument is inductive, Loris’s argument relies on providing instances of successful fracking economic benefits and regulatory practices to support the overall conclusion that fracking is safe and necessary. The use of specific examples, such as” the economic impact in North Dkota and Pennsylvania”, (Loris, 2012), aims to induce a generalization about the positive effects of fracking in the United States. He also presented specific examples and evidence to induce a broader conclusion about safety and the importance of fracking. Loris’s argument provides a strong case in favor of hydraulic fracturing, it emphasizes economic benefits and regulatory success at the state level (Loris, 2012), however, his argument is defeasible as it lacks a balance discussion, considering potential drawbacks and addressing counterarguments would enhance the overall logical soundness of the position. The argument uses causal reasoning to support its position by trying to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between fracking and positive outcomes such as economic growth, job creation and customer access to natural gas. The statistical fallacies used were cherry picking data, appeal to lack of evidence and appealing to authority. In the article” Ban fracking, it’s the rational choice”. Author Dr Gina M Angiola gives a compelling argument against fracking, her conception that fracking is bad for our climate. Another conception is that fracking harm human health. Her claims that fracking was a vast public health experiment is a misconception. Another misconception is that fracking is a new process in 2011 (Angiola, 2016). She calls for a ban on fracking in Maryland, emphasizing the importance of preserving the stat’s beauty, redirecting resources, and transitioning to renewable energy (Angiola, 2016).  Premise: “Fracking is bad for our climate” (Angiola.2016).  Premise: “Climate disruption is a public health emergency” (Angiola.2016).  Premise: “Fracking harms human health” (Angiola.2016).

 Premise: “Fracking destroys our environment” (Angiola.2016).  Conclusion: “No fracking allowed” (Angiola.2016). Angiola argument is primarily deductive, she presents various reasons and evidence to build a case against fracking leaves no room for disagreement and her conclusion was guaranteed by the premises. The argument is valid as the premises lead to the conclusion and there were no logical fallacies, therefore the arguments are sound. Regards Surujdai Rupert

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References Access Science. (2017). Hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Retrieved from https://www-accesssciencecom/content/hydraulic-fracturing-fracking/BR0808131 Access Science. Tanya J. Gallegos. (2021). Hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Retrieved from https://www-accesssciencecom.ezproxy.snhu.edu//content/hydraulic-fracturing-fracking/326700 Films Media Group. (2014). The ethics of fracking . Films On Demand . Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?wID=105049&xtid=137749 . Gale General OneFile. Nicolas Loris. (August 28 th , 2012). Hydraulic Fracturing: Critical for Energy Production, Jobs, and Economic Growth. Retrieved from https://go-gale-com.ezproxy.snhu.edu/ps/i.do?p=ITOF&u=nhc_main&id=GALE| A300986617&v=2.1&it=r&sid=ITOF&asid=23225cb2 ProQuest. Gina M. Angiola. (June 29 th , 2016). Banning fracking is the only rational option. Retrieved from https://www.proquest.com/docview/2049960606?accountid=3783&parentSessionId=Ql59GtQ23qwfK %2FaV5pHaxm5Dt%2FvNK4ulZI0WyNF5fG0%3D Truthout. Ellen Cantarow. (July 19 th , 2013). Former Mobil VP Warns of Fracking and Climate Change. Retrieved from https://truthout.org/articles/former-mobil-vp-warns-of-fracking-and-climate-change/

Yahoo News. National Journal. Carol Davenport. (September 17 th , 2013). New Study Says Fracking Doesn’t Contribute to Global Warming. Retrieved from https://news.yahoo.com/study-says-fracking-doesnt-contribute-global-warming-093353965-- politics.html? guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAWaMNVWYapfTfxrlPu A12GyFrHDcqV26X8tQG65xTppaaXzQ8F5IFjbshzsgUB7cDAi3yJl0X0_x2w5- fya9xFBD4Y4nduJMyurAGbojrgTGCgeQseV- 0kA_bJTaVog51WFeyDqDDYYwOMRzniGDjrN7_3Y7u_dn1Mtpdo-_MOP&guccounter=2 Youtube. Phelim McAleer. (n.d.). FrackNation-Trailer. Retrieved on December 5, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM6D_hPcox8

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