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Watch: Fracking Hell? - Poland's Dash for Gas
Click above to watch "Fracking Hell? - Poland's Dash for Gas," a segment from a three-hour "Earth Focus" special that digs deep into the issues of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking."
Fracking multinationals covet the sizable shale deposits lying deep in Poland's underbelly. Advocates say this will bring prosperity, but opponents cite the US experience -- where fracking is marred by environmental and social concerns -- fearing the end of Poland's rural communities.
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