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"en.20121121.20.3-264-750"2
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"The exploitation of shale gas deposits has triggered a lively debate. On the one hand, we can see the success the United States has had with shale gas exploitation. As a result of this technology, the country is no longer an importer but an exporter of fossil fuels. On the other hand, environmental organisations report that use of the hydraulic fracturing method poses risks to the environment. In those countries in which deposits have been discovered, shale gas is a source of great hope. Hopes are particularly high in countries whose economies are reliant on natural gas imports. They are also especially sensitive with regard to energy security. Shale gas exploitation is seen not only as an opportunity for economic development, but also a chance to increase their energy security. One of these countries is Poland. That is why the issue of shale gas exploitation is very close to my heart. I am not one of those blinded by a vision of a shale gas El Dorado. At the same time, however, I do not believe that we can abandon the idea of exploiting shale gas. We need to give the fracking technology a chance. Based on what we know at present, we cannot categorically rule it out as harmful to the environment. However, we must keep track of scientific findings in this regard. With that reservation in mind, I voted in favour of the report on the environmental impact of shale gas and shale oil extraction activities."@en1
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