Fracking | The Source Rock | S50-E1

<p>In the late 1970s, oil and natural gas fields across the U.S. were drying up, making the country increasingly dependent on foreign oil. Then, a Texas energy magnate named George Mitchell decided to try extracting natural gas from shale, a layer of rock almost two miles beneath the surface, using a technique called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. His innovation would kick off an energy revolution, and spur a massive environmental backlash.</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early and ad free, and access exclusive seasons of American Innovations with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/innovations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/innovations</a>. </p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors! </p><p><strong>Monday.com</strong> - Visit <a href="http://monday.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>monday.com/podcast...