Northern Ireland Torn Between Energy and Environment

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16823664

In Fermanagh, shale gas deposits were found, and in quite an abundance as well. The natural gas has so much that if taken out correctly could provide Northern Ireland with natural gas for over 50 years. Not only could they gain much energy, but they would become a major exporter of natural gas. Overall the country could have an increase of 600-2,400 jobs by 2025. And on top of all that, there would be a tax revenue of nearly $110 billion dollars. Although these perks seem like reasons as to one should obviously do anything in order to get to the gas, one thing stands in the way, the decision on whether or not to frack. Northern Ireland has done some fracking, but on this subject, environmentalists have asked to put a stop to the fracking and to find a better method of extraction. If they are successful then Northern Ireland may have to suffer some of the gas, if performing a riskier method, or the time on coming up with another, or the money on more costly methods. If not successful then the country must deal with earthquakes and possible contamination of water.