In an industry clearly sensitive to environmental forces, can sustainable development and operating principles help fracking operations do a better job? The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal suggests that with the right approach, risks and benefits can be shared by industry, governments, and society. The Journal goes on to recommend focusing on risk management, transparency, and creating benefits for society that extend beyond the end of the pipeline. By taking a sustainable approach to fracking and hydrocarbon extraction, environmental, social, and economic best practices can be identified, enabled, and used to counter industry resistance.
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