Fracking Rattles Oklahoma

The video discusses the controversy surrounding wastewater disposal wells used in fracking, highlighting the environmental concerns and seismic activity linked to these practices, particularly in Oklahoma. It covers the regulatory responses by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the impact of these regulations on reducing seismicity. The video also presents differing perspectives from environmentalists and the oil industry, including the role of the Trump administration in shaping future regulations. The industry's efforts to recycle wastewater and the ongoing debate about the causes of seismic activity are also explored.

What is one of the main environmental concerns associated with fracking?

• Noise pollution from machinery

• Chemical contamination from wastewater

• Deforestation for well sites

• Air pollution from drilling

What has been identified as a cause of increased seismic activity in Oklahoma?

• Construction of large buildings

• Injection of wastewater into disposal wells

• Natural tectonic movements

• Mining activities

How did the Oklahoma Corporation Commission respond to the increase in earthquakes?

• By increasing oil production

• By banning all oil production

• By regulating disposal wells

• By ignoring the issue

What percentage of wastewater does Continental Resources aim to recycle?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 100%

What is a potential impact of the Trump administration's approach to federal regulations?

• Stricter regulations on oil companies

• Ban on all fracking activities

• Increased environmental protections

• Reduced regulatory oversight