Hydraulic fracturing: Adding to the debate

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Since the announcement that gas exploration might take place in the Karoo, the topic has caused both elation and concern – often placing polarised opinions directly opposite to each other. On the one hand, there is the prospect of job creation and a reduced dependency on coal-generated electricity. On the other, concern has been raised that the process could pollute already scare water supplies and the pristine way of life in the Karoo. Lack of scientific proof to backup claims on any side of the fence has fuelled the confusion.

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