Renewable energy advocates are split over whether fracking for geothermal resources is any better than conventional oil and gas fracking.
A new form of fracking is creating hope and controversy among those aiming to invest in renewable energy.
Fracking for geothermal energy uses the same technology as traditional oil and gas fracking operations, injecting a fluid combination into the ground to break up and access shale formations. In the case of geothermal exploration, the goal is to access underground reservoirs of very hot water and steam needed to operate geothermal energy plants.
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