Fracking

Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) of shale is expected to be a hot topic in Illinois in the near future.  As energy companies gear up to start extracting natural gas from Illinois shale, environmental groups and farm related groups are looking to protect the environment and agricultural interests from possible damages related to energy production.  The December issue of National Geographic has a good article on natural gas and fracking.  Check out the link to get some background on the issue.