Ecosystems rarely exist without some amount of human influence.
Imagine that you have the final word in making or breaking this project. Would you allow the project to continue? How would you balance the potential damage to the ecosystem with the economic gain? Do the benefits of fracking outweigh the damage to ecosystems? In making up your mind, think about what arguments could be offered in support of and against the Marcellus Shale project. Be sure to address the important environmental economic perspectives outlined in Chapter 3 and avoid any politically-charged statements. The point of this assignment is to attempt to make an educated proposal based on the facts as you see them.