Water Stress and Fracking Areas (IMAGE)

Duke University

Water Stress and Fracking Areas

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The volume of water used for fracking energy resources (gray areas) has risen sharply in recent years, raising concerns about its sustainability in regions where water resources are stressed.

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Duke University

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