The Pros And Cons Of Fracking In South Africa

In conclusion one can say that fracking is creating jobs for thousands of people around the world and can help South Africa both economically and socially due to the mineral wealth. The Karoo has become known as the fifth largest site in the world of shale rock, which shows that South Africa will benefit from this in more than one way. As scientists and other professionals have previously said that we only have enough fossil fuels to last a few more years, being able to extract these gases and minerals will give scientists an extended amount of time to find alternatives for when oils, gases and minerals have run out again. Countries will also become self-dependant as now they won’t have to rely on other countries to get fossil fuels, as they will be getting it from their own country. Hence this also lowers taxes as there will be easier access to these gases and minerals.
Fracking has become more popular of the last 50 years but ever since then people have become aware of the fact that it is hazardous to not only our health but also to the environment. Studies have shown that people who live near fracking site are more at risk to getting diseases such as cancer and having babies that will be born with birth defects. According to the results obtained from the survey more than 70% of people don’t know that 25% of the chemicals used during fracking are cancer causing. Only 15% of people knew that fracking can cause infertility and birth