It is very scary thinking about the "what if's" and the problems that may occur with drilling here in the states. Although I feel strongly about conserving and saving our environment and the life in it, I think the pro's out-weigh the con's of drilling and "shale gas". As stated in the 60 Minutes video, America has the equivalent of two Saudi Arabia's of natural gas. Why are we depending on foreign countries for oil and gas when we have it in our own backyard? Yes, there are risks in doing so, but aren't there risks to everything we do in our daily lives? The drilling of a dense rock formation-shale is not the same as deep in our oceans. Yes, shale drilling has its mishaps but they are mainly caused my human error which can/should be improved. Overall, the shale is a smarter route in my opinion because it will increase America's independency of other countries, provide more work and a better economy, and it will help in decreasing our carbon emissions! It was also really cool reading about out nature creates the oil from dead microorganisms and vegetation over a period of time. With technology maturity, this field is hoped to allow us to utilize our land more safely and efficiently. Although it is costly, horizontal drilling with use of steam and pressure is a large step in the United States' progress. The only question that always and still remains is how to drill our shale rock and land while avoiding wastefulness and pollution to the environment and those that live in it.
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