hydrofracking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hydrofracking
hydro- 1 + alteration of fracturing
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Prager is blessed to have connections with Dan and Ferris Wilks, who are hydrofracking multi-billionaires.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2023
He subsequently became an outspoken environmental activist, arguing that the process of extracting gas via hydraulic fracturing — or hydrofracking — contaminates water with dangerous chemicals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2019
Teachout attracted the support of environmentalists after pledging to outlaw the hydrofracking of rural parts of the state.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 10, 2014
“New York State was supposed to have hydrofracking just like every other shale-rich state,” Teachout told reporter Nancy Scola last week.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2014
Legislators will also begin amending the state’s Constitution to legalize Las Vegas-style casinos, and the Cuomo administration is finalizing new rules governing the controversial form of natural gas extraction known as hydrofracking.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2011
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