A Bloomberg News National Poll conducted March 8-11 shows that the U.S. public favors greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing, known as "fracking." Fracking is a natural gas drilling technique that has helped ensure reduced energy prices for consumers, but one that has affected the environmental health of rural communities and has raised concerns across the country.
Americans want the benefits of domestic energy production, but not at the expense of limited regulation of fracturing. Bloomberg writes, "The findings coincide with recent surveys in Ohio and New York where people who believe fracking will cause environmental damage outnumber those who say the process is safe." Let's ensure that American natural gas production is responsible.
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