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Dan Weiss explains hydraulic fracturing and what it means for the environment.
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice, Clean Energy, Conservation
Senior Director, Media Relations
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Director, Government Affairs
What is hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking?” What are the environmental concerns about it? How can we address these concerns?
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