WorldPingMexico makes push for fracking despite environmental concerns
WorldPingWhat happened
Following months of consultations with energy experts, Mexico is preparing to tap its shale oil and gas reserves using one of the world's most controversial extraction techniques: fracking.
Key facts
- Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:55:22 UTC.
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