Catch a glimpse of what you missed from “North Dakota Shale Surge ”
Up for Consideration: A look at the benefits and growing pains of a record-setting oil surge that impacts nearly every facet of life in North Dakota.
The Skinny: In 2001, North Dakota was languishing as the 38th contender on America’s state-by-state Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rankings. Thanks to shale gas production, the state’s been making a steady climb to the top, and now stands at number two, but not without a few caveats…
What it Means: There’s no question that the shale boom has been a huge boon to North Dakota, but there are some cons as well as pros:
