Fracking Comes to China

The Leonard Lopate Show | Mar 12, 2015

For decades China has relied on coal energy to drive its growth. Now, with the encouragement of the United States, China is looking to begin fracking vast reserves of shale gas in the country. James West, senior producer for Climate Desk and a contributing producer for Mother Jones, and Mother Jones reporter Jaeah Lee discuss the implications of China's newfound interest in natural gas.

 

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