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Fracking: The New American 'Gold Rush' w/ Dr. Robert Bernoff, Professor Emeritus of Science and Chemistry It's been called the solution to America's energy independence, but a nightmare for the environment. How does it work and what problems does it create? Why is it growing in Pennsylvania but banned in New York State? How long until the boom becomes a bust? Using a variety of visuals, Dr. Bernoff will communicate the basics of this new extracting technology and sort out its complicated impact on the environment. Bring your questions and comments for the discussion.