This is a full sentence ouline debating the PROS of Natural Gas Fracking. Most of the sources I need are listed. And the format is pretty much done. Go through the paper and complete what needs to be done, while proofreading and making minor edits to any content. No direct plagurisim. Also if please try to use facts.
Persuasive Speech Outline
CRE 101 24 June 2013
Natural Gas Hydraulic Fracturing and its effect on the economy and environment
Specific purpose for this speech: To persuade the audience to accept and support gas fracturing to harvest gas
Central idea: As a nation the United States needs to take steps to discover alternate sources of energy. With our growing demand for all types of energy and dependence on foreign sources of energy, natural gas fracturing can bring revenue and independence from our energy concerns.
Introduction
I. Attention Material
A. The economy has benefited by a process known as hydraulic fracturing or simply “fracking,” since the year 1947. The process starts with drilling beneath the surface to extract natural gas that is located within the rocks. Water along with other components is released beneath the surface which fractures (fracks) the deep rock to create the passage for the gas to reach the surface. Once the gas has reached the surface it enters the wells that were created for collection. From there the gas is ready to be potted and sold.
B. With the current turmoil in the Persian Gulf, and the amount of energy the United States consumes, we’re running quickly running out of fossil fuels. Our dependence on foreign energy can be significantly reduced if natural gas can be harnessed as a primary energy source.
C. With all the rise in hydraulic fracturing harvesting plants several job opportunities have become available for Americans. Job opportunities started rising as drilling and fracking of the natural gas became more common. Job creation is key to avoiding economic failure. States that currently allow facking are reporting revenue gains in the millions and billions of dollars.
D. While we agree that natural gas fracking and the environmental regulations should be more strictly regulated, it is not as harmful to the environment as some would make you believe. States are already taking measures to ensure the environment and communities are protected. With such regulations in place and further measures taking shape, the benefits of gas fracking far outweigh the risks.
I. Thesis (Conclusion): The of the process of hydraulic fracturing the economy has become more refined, the jobs and income it brings provide a myriad of opportunities. Crucial independence from foreign imported energy. While some tout this process as harmful and damaging, it’s actually regulated, and studies by government agencies have been done. Fracking is the energy of the future.
II. Preview of Main Points: Today we will discuss how a new energy resource has become available, along with the job opportunities, and how hydraulic fracturing is less harmful then oil drilling itself. The basics of hydraulic fracturing have already been discussed, so we will move into detail on how this process is beneficial.
Body:
I. The need for a new energy source, and independence from foreign energy
A. Our energy consumption
1. Oil is our largest source of energy, it provides for approximately 1/3 or our total energy consumption.
B. Replacing oil with natural gas
1. support
C. Dependence on foreign energy
1. support
(Transition): Using natural gas can provide a new source of clean burning energy. A new energy source is crucial to rid our dependence from foreign oil. Our dependence on oil has created turmoil in recent years, and former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge feels, “The more natural gas the United States extracts from shale rock, the safer the country will be.” This will also create jobs and generate income.
II. The income and job generation.
A. Income generated in eastern states tops 1 Billion Dollars
1. support
B. Job Generation
1. More than 72,000 gas jobs have been filled since 2009, many due to the increase in horizontal drilling and fracking for natural gas, according to statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
C. The boom in harvesting plants over the last 20 years.
1. support.
(Transition) These facts prove these hydraulic fracturing plants will generate billions in revenue, and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Jobs and revenue crucial to the future economic success of America.
III. While stricter regulations are needed, government and lawmakers have established environmental standards, that are regulated.
A. Safe Drinking Water Act and EPA study
1. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 0f 1974 was created to protect the quality of public drinking water. With gas fracking, and ground water contamination being a main concern the environmental protection agency conducted a study. The study to determine the dangers of gas fracking concluded that hydraulic fracturing, poses little or no threat to underground sources of drinking water. Though these findings were disputed.
B. Chemicals and public disclosure
1. In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA). The community right to know provisions of the EPCRA are the most relevant part of the law for shale gas producers. Activists against Gas fracking will try and tell you that frackers are not disclosing this information, however, shale gas production facilities do not normally store the dangerous materials required to be reported by the EPCRA. With the exception being Hydrochloric acid (a weaker acids in the case of acids), and only then the HCl is stored for a few days at a time.
C. States are already taking steps to provide tougher regulations
1. According to the Associated Press, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed the nations strictest regulations into law on June 17, 2013. The Governor stated the law will, “unlock the potential” for thousands of jobs while protecting the environment. This law has been touted as a potential model for other states.
Conclusion
I. Review of Key Points
A. Today we spoke with you about the critical need for a new energy source, which will bring with it independence from foreign oil. The amount of revenue, and the jobs that these fracturing operations will provide will be invaluable to future economic success. While we agree the environmental regulations should be more boldly defined and tighter, the fact remains that natural gas fracking is still safer and cleaner than oil.
II. Clincher
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