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ALTERNATIVE SOURCES - CUADRILLA FRACKING IN THE NORTH WEST
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Geography (ENERGY SECURITY) Mind Map on ALTERNATIVE SOURCES - CUADRILLA FRACKING IN THE NORTH WEST, created by beth.nightingale on 09/04/2013.
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ALTERNATIVE SOURCES - CUADRILLA FRACKING IN THE NORTH WEST
Cuadrilla says it will create 100s of jobs across the region
1700 full time jobs if it was to operate in 40 sites across Britain
Boost local economy
Employment for suppliers and contractors
Generate millions for authorities through business rates etc
BUT lots of opposition
Drilling process unsafe and adds to carbon emissions
Shale gas production emits more G.G. than coal (Cornell University)
Destroys countryside
Pollutes groundwater
Methane leaks
Take away vital funding from green solutions already known to work/be safe
Future power needs should come from wind, solar, tidal and we should use energy more carefully
Two earth tremors at site near Blackpool
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