As stories of water contamination and health issues become public, one of the largest grassroots environmental movements in decades emerges to protest fracking. The fracking industry, led by Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, fights back with lobbyists, PR flacks, and an unlikely ally: the Sierra Club. The battle over fracking will pit neighbor against neighbor, as poor rural communities are torn between the promise of easy money and the desire to protect their land and water.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>.Support us by supporting our sponsors! Nord VPN - Go to <a href="http://NordVPN.com/innovations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NordVPN.com/innovations</a>, or use code innovations to get a 2-year plan plus a bonus gift with a huge discount!Monday.com - Visit <a href="http://Monday.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monday.com/podcast</a> for your free two-week trial. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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