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
Skuld	-	Norse Mythology
Sammi	SAM-ee	English (Rare)
Mildred	['mildrid]
NoËLle	no-EL (French)	French, Dutch
Sroel	-	Yiddish
Odin	O-din	Norse Mythology, English (Modern)