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Pennsylvania's shale gas experience

Shale gas development continues to face controversy in New Brunswick. Pennsylvania has been down this road before. Reporter Jennifer Choi takes a look at how shale gas has benefited some areas of the state.

Thousands of wells fracked in recent years have brought prosperity to northeastern part of state

Pennsylvania shale

11 years ago
Duration 3:26
Thousands of shale gas wells are being fracked in Pennsylvania

Shale gas development continues to face controversy in New Brunswick.

On the one side, those against the industry worry about its impact on water and air.

On the other side, the government is banking on shale gas as New Brunswick's answer to job creation and getting out of debt.

Pennsylvania has been down this road before. Reporter JenniferChoi takes a look at how shale gas has benefited some areas of the state.