Fracking is the process of extracting oil or natural gas from shale rock. Water, sand and chemicals are injected into the rock at high pressure which fractures the rock and allows the oil or gas to flow out to a well. In 2016 the Italian government held a referendum to repeal a law which banned fracking in Italy. While fracking has significantly boosted oil production, there are environmental concerns that the process is contaminating groundwater. Critics of fracking say it pollutes underground water supplies with chemicals, releases methane gas into the atmosphere, and can cause seismic activity. Proponents of fracking say it will drop oil and gas prices in Spain and lead to energy independence.
40% Yes |
60% No |
30% Yes |
35% No |
5% Yes, but increase oversight |
20% No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
5% Yes, but not in heavily populated areas |
4% No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking |
See how support for each position on “Fracking” has changed over time for 240k Italy voters.
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Unique answers from Italy users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@93D6PSH2yrs2Y
Only during energy crises
@8ZCBVHR2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should search for clean energy resources meanwhile
@8Y88Z8V2yrs2Y
as long as rigorous safety regulations are imposed as it can poison groundwater, pollute surface water, impair wild landscapes, and threaten wildlife.
@8XLNCLG2yrs2Y
no it would damage our environment
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