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Ethical Implications of Hydraulic Fracturing

Planet Under Pressure: The Ethical Implications of the Hydraulic Fracturing Industry By Sophia Builione Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Fracking Background Impacts on Key Stakeholders Economy Environment Physical Health Mental Health Ethics Safety vs. Security Justice Responsibility Consequentialism Conclusion Abstract Hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as “fracking”, is a process utilizing drilling technology for extracting