Publisher | ELSEVIER SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
ISBN 13 | 9780128016060 |
Book Subtitle | The Science Behind The Controversy |
Book Description | Shale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy explains the relevant geological principles before examining the peer-reviewed evidence and presenting it through a simple and compelling illustrated narrative. Each chapter focuses on a particular controversy, such contamination of well water with gas from fracking, and follows a similar format: starting with the principles; then detailing peer-reviewed case studies for earthquakes, radioactivity, and climate change; and concluding with a judgment of the general risks involved. Shale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy provides readers with the unbiased information they need to make informed decisions on the controversial issue of fracking. |
Language | English |
Author | Michael Stephenson |
Publication Date | 42055.0 |
Number of Pages | 170 |
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