The Obama administration announced new rules for this technique, including standards for the construction of wells and the disposal of waste water.
After a 70 billion dollar project for this technique was announced, Algerian police used tear gas against protesters in March. Tony Abbott said that Australia should be cautious about this technique and its environmental effects, but deflected responsibility to state governments. Since January 2014, 113 earthquakes in Kansas have been connected to operations using this technique. The Obama administration announced new rules for this technique, including standards for the construction of wells and the disposal of waste water. For 10 points, name this technique which uses pressurized liquid to create cracks in rock formations, allowing natural gas and petroleum to flow more freely.
After a 70 billion dollar project for this technique was announced, Algerian police used tear gas against protesters in March.
fracking (accept hydraulic fracturing or equivalents)