Fracking made it possible to get and burn much, much more oil and natural gas. To do it, companies drill into rock deep beneath the Earth's surface and pump in fluid at high enough pressure to crack that rock open, allowing the trapped oil and gas to escape into their pipes. But the fossil fuels they released have directly contributed to climate change, and we're all now paying the price. But here's the hopeful twist: It turns out that this technology - the same one perfected to squeeze every drop of dirty fossil fuels out of the earth - might be the key to unlocking an even bigger source of energy. One that's actually... clean. This video explains how fracking is now being used in geothermal to get more clean energy out of the ground, in the hope of moving away from fossil fuels. Along the way, we'll meet Professor Mukul Sharma, aka the "Frack King," and longtime energy reporter David Roberts. Oh, and my parents (thanks, Mom and Dad!). Chapters: 00:00 What is fracking for oil and gas? 01:15 Does fracking pollute water? 03:20 Does fracking cause earthquakes? 04:43 What is geothermal energy? 06:54 What is enhanced geothermal? 07:54 How much energy comes from geothermal? 09:05 Is enhanced geothermal safe? 10:03 Why do we need fracking for geothermal?
