Which of the following are suspected environmental impacts of fracking?

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Methane leakage into the atmosphere is a concern due to the release of greenhouse gases, which contribute to climate change. Increased incidence of earthquakes can occur due to the injection of fracking wastewater into deep wells. Water table contamination is a concern due to potential leakage of fracking chemicals and wastewater into groundwater sources. Increasing levels of water in streams is not typically associated with fracking, but rather with excessive rainfall or other factors.

Which of the Following Are Suspected Environmental Impacts of Fracking