Natural Gas

This collection of essays debate several issues relating to natural gas. Readers will examine the potential benefits and dangers of Fracking, whether or not the United states needs more gas pipeline capacity, if the United States should export natural gas, and the risk and value of permitting offshore drilling. Essay sources include the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Democratic Staff, James Herron, Alexis Flynn, and Sara Kent. Readers will activate their critical thinking skills as they evaluate two or more viewpoints to each topic discussed.