fracking

A commonly used nickname for "hydraulic fracturing," a method of oil and natural gas extraction that is subject to controversy for its potential environmental effects. What do opponents of fracking cite as their concerns?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Francis	['fra:nsis]
Abidan	ə-BIE-dən (English), AB-i-dan (English)	Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Alvarez	[əl'va:hrez]
Reg	REJ	English
Hadrien	ad-ree-AWN	French
Finnbar	-	Irish