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Why do we frac?

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Are there rules for fracking in Canada?

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What is fracking?

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Can fracking cause earthquakes?

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How are spills prevented during fracking?

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How much water is required to frac a well?

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Can tap water be lit on fire because of fracking?

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What is being done to mitigate anomalous induced seismicity?

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How is water allocated for fracking?

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How long does fracking take?

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What is frac fluid made of?

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How is water managed in the fracking process?

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Does fracking cause groundwater contamination?

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What happens to the flowback fluid?

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Household

From the moment you put on the coffee in the morning, until you set your alarm in the evening, you’re using oil and natural gas products at home.

Household

From the moment you put on the coffee in the morning, until you set your alarm in the evening, you’re using oil and natural gas products at home.

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Medical

Getting sick is bad. But getting sick without having oil and natural gas products to help you heal would be terrible. Hospitals rely on petroleum products to provide sterile care to their patients. Even if you just need a pill to combat a headache or hay fever, it’s oil and natural gas to the rescue!

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Fuel

You think of what’s fuelled by oil or natural gas, you probably think of cars and trucks that run on gasoline. But some vehicles operate on diesel or even natural gas. Boats, airplanes and trains also run on fuels made from oil and natural gas.

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Bathroom

Can you imagine smearing oil and natural gas on your face? Or in your hair? How about on your lips or under your arms? Or into your eyes? Well, you do – every time you use moisturizer, shampoo, lip balm, deodorant or contact lenses!

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