Study: Fracking, agriculture are on water demand 'collision course'

Study: Fracking, agriculture are on water demand 'collision course'
Boston (UPI) Feb 7, 2013 - Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is increasing competitive pressures for water in some of the most water-stressed and drought-ridden U.S. regions, a study indicated. Fracking involves massive amounts of water, sand and chemicals injected at high pressure to fracture rock and release stored gas. The technique has unleashed a U.S. oil and gas boom. The study by Ceres - an invest ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Study_Fracking_agriculture_are_on_water_demand_collision_course_999.html