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Ed Markey: The development of these resources does have risks though. Hydraulic fracturing requires large amounts of water, a…

On the recordApril 18, 2012
The development of these resources does have risks though. Hydraulic fracturing requires large amounts of water, a serious challenge in arid parts of the country.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the environmental risks associated with hydraulic fracturing, particularly water usage.

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