Identify a claim in the first article and fact check it using a scientific article or reputable news outlet or report. List the claim, summarize the research you did to fact check (and include links to any resources you used), and provide your assessment of the validity of that claim.

Assignment Details Environmental Science (GE01330, Spring 2023)

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Read the following articles providing perspectives for and against fracking:
• Supportive: https://clearpath.org/energy-i 01 /how-fracking-strengthens-america/ • Opposed: [LINK] or [PDF]
Answer the following questions in complete sentences and proofread your responses.

Questions:
1. What are two arguments in favor of fracking?

2. How credible did you find these arguments and the first article? Please justify your answer.

3. Identify a claim in the first article and fact check it using a scientific article or reputable news outlet or report. List the claim, summarize the research you did to fact check (and include links to any resources you used), and provide your assessment of the validity of that claim.

4. What are two arguments against fracking?

5. How credible did you find these arguments and the second article? Please justify your answer.

6. Identify a claim in the second article and fact check it using a scientific article or reputable news outlet or report. List the claim, summarize the research you did to fact check (and include links to any resources you used), and provide your assessment of the validity of that claim.

7. After reading these articles and doing some additional research, how did your views towards fracking change or stay the same, and why?