The new energy secretary Ernest Moniz has been confronted with the question of whether or not the U.S. should increase the amount of liquefied natural gas exports to foreign markets. Proponents of allowing more exports site the benefits to the economy, which is extremely important during a prolonged recession. Those against more exports fear the side effects of increased shale exploration, including the potential for groundwater contamination. For now, Moniz is taking a wait-and-see approach to ensure that any policy changes on the future of natural gas are informed with all the best available data.
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