Fracking Resumes Amid Outrage in Dimock, Pennsylvania

The contentious issue of fracking is taking center stage in Pennsylvania as candidates like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie for votes in the critical swing state, with both claiming support for the industry. While polls indicate that a majority of Pennsylvanians favor fracking, the situation in Dimock, a town plagued by contaminated water since 2009, illustrates the stark local consequences of this practice. Residents there are outraged by the resumption of drilling, which follows a deal allowing Texas-based Coterra back despite their history of pollution. Trump accuses Harris of wanting to ban fracking, while she asserts that she will not end the practice and points to new leases granted under the Biden administration. The ongoing health and environmental issues in Dimock highlight the risks associated with fracking, raising questions about the bipartisan support it receives in the political arena. As the election approaches, the divide between political rhetoric and local realities continues to grow.