Thursday, October 22, 2015

Questions About Controversy

In the following post I will being developing questions that I can use while I develop a public argument of my own. These questions will help me to create a new perspective on my controversy that I can use to add to the current argument. 

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WHO?
Who are the big fracking companies? Who are the specific environmental groups that are fighting against fracking? Who are the communities that are being affected by the fracking?

WHAT?
What is the bigger fight the process as a whole or the way its currently being carried out? What does the data show about fracking lowering carbon dioxide emissions? How much methane is escaping during the fracking process?

WHEN?
When did the first community experience health issues from fracking? When do the negative effects from fracking appear after the drills have been dug and used? When was the first big push against fracking?

WHERE?
Where in the fracking process is the major complaint originating? Where are the effects from fracking being felt the most? Where are the possible solutions coming from?

HOW?
How are the opponents spreading news of the negative effects of fracking? How are the fracking companies defending themselves? How is the general public involved in the debate (what social media platform are they using)?

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