RVCC fracking campaign raises awareness

Group raises awareness of dangers

RVCC students Lance LeBrew (left) and Shukri Sabuur hand out information on fracking in the cafeteria of the school in Branchburg.
Written by Liza Jaipaul | For NJ Press Media

BRANCHBURG — In some communities, fracking has been a controversial subject for months. But many people don’t even know what it is or how it will impact them, said Jay Kelly, a science professor at Raritan Valley Community College.

Fracking is drilling for natural gas by hydraulic fracturing. “It involves the injection of toxic solvents and other chemicals into the ground under high pressure to release methane for use as natural gas,” Kelly said.

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