Do you support a ban on fracking? Why or why not?

Crow: I support a rapid transition to 100% renewable energy and oppose fracking on our protected, public lands, as we make investments in solutions such as wind and solar energy. America’s economy and environment both demand a forward- looking comprehensive energy policy that prioritizes a rapid transition to renewable energy while protecting American jobs and promoting economic growth.

House: No I do not support a ban on fracking. Fracking has enabled the world to reduce CO2 emissions because natural gas has a significantly lower CO2 to energy content. England and the U. S. have seen strong reductions, and fracking helps provide enough Natural gas. We have a number of proposals on improving the environment other than banning fracking we could share that clean up the earth and reduce CO2.

Olsen: No. Since the early 1970s, virtually every viable politician has supported the “energy independence” objective. Now that we’ve achieved it, it would be insane to give it up. Banning fracking implies writing off hundreds of billions of dollars of investment, bankruptcy of dozens of companies with thousands of employees, sending thousands of good jobs overseas, and significantly increasing the nation’s trade deficit. How is our economy ever going to recover from the pandemic shutdown when post fracking ban gasoline prices go back up to $ 4+ a gallon?