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Published September 19, 2012, 08:00 PM

Research team looks to purify fracking wastewater

Fracking, the use of hydraulic pressure to release natural gas and oil from shale, has the potential to meet energy demands with U.S. resources and stimulate the economy, according to the University of Minnesota. However, the practice also carries possible environmental and public health risks, most notably water contamination.

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