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The fracking debate : the risks, benefits, and uncertainties of the shale revolution


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Gives a balanced and accessible view of oil and gas development, clearly and thoroughly explaining the key issues surrounding the shale revolution. Questions associated with fracking: What is fracking? Does fracking pollute the water supply? Will fracking make the United States energy independent? Does fracking cause earthquakes? How is fracking regulated? Is fracking good for the economy?

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Intro -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What Is Fracking? -- 3. Does Fracking Contaminate Water? -- 4. Will Fracking Make Me Sick? -- 5. Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes? -- 6. Is There Any Regulation on Fracking? -- 7. Is Fracking Good or Bad for Climate Change? -- 8. Will Fracking Make the United States Energy Independent? -- 9. Is Fracking Good for the Economy? -- 10. Will Fracking Spread Around the World? -- 11. Do People Living Near Fracking Love It or Hate It? -- 12. What's Next? -- Notes -- Index


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