Fracking controversy: Using water, sand and chemicals to extract natural gas from shale

Monday, April 11, 2011 - 10:30 in Mathematics & Economics

The turmoil in oil-producing nations is triggering turmoil at home, as rising oil prices force Americans to pay more at the pump. Meanwhile, there's a growing industry that's promising jobs and access to cheaper energy resources on American soil, but it's not without its controversy.

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