$Shale gas and fracking : The science behind the controversy - Michael Stephenson$

Shale gas and fracking

The science behind the controversy

By: Michael Stephenson

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Paperback | 6 February 2015 | Edition Number 1

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170 Pages

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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.

Presents a clear and unbiased view of the pros and cons of fracking in Europe and the US, through a simple and compelling narrative from an informed publicly-funded scientist
Includes full-colour diagrams, photographs, and maps to present information clearly and simply
Focuses on peer-reviewed, documented examples, particularly of earthquakes and groundwater contamination due to fracking

Industry Reviews

"...an up-to-date review of this new energy source from a UK perspective...This honest attempt at describing the shale gas opportunity/threat scientifically should be read by all..." --GEO ExPro "...one of the best introductory references available on the subject of shale gas and fracking...strongly recommended for introductory courses on unconventional energy production and discussion seminars...Summing Up: Highly recommended." --Choice "...an unbiased and highly readable overview of fracking...an important book that should be read by anyone concerned or interested in shale gas or the issues surrounding fracking..." "Shale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy is an important book that should be read by anyone concerned or interested in shale gas or the issues surrounding fracking. Accessible and informative, this book is perfect for general readers, industry and environmental professionals, regulators, politicians, community leaders, business people, students, and anyone else who might be impacted by the production and use of shale gas - which in the coming years is likely to be everyone!" --Rochelle Caviness, Tundraco "For both its content and accessibility, this book deserves to become the 'go-to' volume on shale gas and fracking for policy-makers, economists as well as geologists, NGOs and local communities. Thanks to the writer's skill as a science communicator, this book is for everyone and anyone interested in geoscience and how it can galvanise a society." --John Midgeley, Geoscientist Online

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