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Author Prud'homme, Alex.

Title Hydrofracking / Alex Prud'homme.

Publication Info. Oxford [England] : Oxford University Press, [2013]

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  338.7622 P951    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  665.8 P95    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  338.7622 PRUD'HOMME    Check Shelf
 Wethersfield Public Library - Non Fiction  333.62 PRUD'HOMME    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  338.7622 PR    Check Shelf
Description xviii, 184 pages ; 21 cm.
Series What everyone needs to know
What everyone needs to know.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-174) and index.
Contents Part I. Hydrofracking : what, how, and where?. Energy in context : a fossil fuel primer ; What ; How ; Where -- Part II. Hydrofracking : the debate. The case for hydrofracking ; The case against hydrofracking -- Part III. Hydrofracking : today and tomorrow. The future of fracking -- Conclusion. Beyond hydrofracking.
Summary "There may be no more decisive environmental issue in America today than hydrofracking, or 'fracking' as it is commonly called, referring to the use of highly pressurized water and chemicals to extract gas trapped in subterranean shale formations. Opponents decry its pollution of water, ground, and air, and lament the lack of oversight in the industry. Proponents argue that it has created jobs, spurred industry, lowered carbon emissions, and provided an economic boon to many communities across the country, including some of the poorest. The fight is highly polarized, with 'fracktivists' pressuring Washington to put restrictions in place and advocates touting energy independence and the environmental benefits of replacing coal with natural gas."--Book cover.
Subject Hydraulic fracturing -- Popular works.
Shale gas reservoirs -- Popular works.
Oil wells -- Hydraulic fracturing -- Popular works.
Gas wells -- Hydraulic fracturing -- Popular works.
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