Fracking involves injecting chemical-laced water at high-pressure into deep rock formations in order to force the release of natural gas. Backers say it's a safe way to meet energy needs and create jobs. Opponents fear its environmental consequences.
Organizers opposed to the natural gas extraction method known as hydrofracking felt Occupy Wall Street was a good venue to meet like-minded people who would be willing to support the cause, due to their shared anti-corporate sentiment.
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