Monthly Archives: October 2012

There are many differing opinions on whether Frac Sand Mining (fracking) can either benefit or hurt a community. Some of the major points are listed below: Pros: Natural gas prices stay at a low level More jobs are created by … Continue reading →

Frac Sand Mining using Crystalline Silica  puts small particles of sand in the air. Workers breathe it in and it can later cause disease in the lungs. People who live down wind are also at risk for low levels of … Continue reading →

Frac Sand Mining is the process where a fluid with sand in it is pushed into the ground to force cracks in a solid layer of earth. This allows gas or oil to flow easily to a well. The sand … Continue reading →