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Fracking: Energy Revolution or Environmental Catastrophe

This paper will analyze the history of hydraulic fracturing, followed by the process associated with hydraulic fracturing. Next, we describe the benefits of hydraulic fracturing, followed by potential downsides to this controversial technology. We conclude by examining how fracking can be approached from a business ethics perspective. How companies choose to view their responsibilities will have a significant impact on whether fracking is...

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Business / Management / Ethics

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Material Type:: Case Study
Date Added to MERLOT:: March 15, 2017
Date Modified in MERLOT:: March 15, 2017
Author:: Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative, University of New Mexico
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
Technical Format:: PDF
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Language:: English
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