3 fracking facts.

• Position: STATELINE - FracFocus - Brief article

FracFocus, a website on the chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking), recently celebrated its first birthday. Hydraulic fracturing is a process of injecting water, sand and chemicals into the cracks in rocks to release the natural gas and oil. The chemicals used in the procedure have been the focus of growing concern among the public and environmentalists. After one year, 150 participating companies have provided information on 13,000 wells in 20 states. The website depends on companies voluntarily following the disclosure guidelines for each state in which they operate. Colorado...