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Fracking水力压裂
What is hydraulic fracturing? 什么是水力压裂?
Hydraulic fracturing is a process used in nine out of 10 natural gas wells in the United States, where millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals are pumped underground to break apart the rock and release the gas.
水力压裂技术是将数百万加仑水、砂、化学剂压入地下,使岩石裂开,释放气体的过程,美国的天然气井十有八九都会采用之一技术。
Scientists are worried that the chemicals used in fracturing may pose a threat either underground or when waste fluids are handled and sometimes spilled on the surface.
科学家们担心, 压裂使用的化学品可能对地下或在废液处理时造成威胁,有时泼洒在地面。