The Fracking Debate: The Risks, Benefits, and Uncertainties of the Shale Revolution (Center on Global Energy Policy Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (554 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071P6XW7G |
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| Number of Pages | : | 159 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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In this fair and unbiased book, filled with firsthand accounts and written in a gritty style appropriate for the topic at hand, Raimi explores the technology, the regulation, and the socioeconomic outcomes of shale energy development. Holistic in its range and robust in its depth, The Fracking Debate provides a nuanced but accessible understanding of the shale revolution. Murphy, Pennsylvania State University) . (Thomas B
Daniel also teaches energy policy at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy, and is a faculty affiliate with the University of Michigan Energy Institute. . This is his first book. He has published in numerous peer-reviewed and popular outlets, including Science, Environmental Science & Technology, and The New Republic, presented his research internati
The Fracking Debate provides the evidence and context that have so frequently been missing from the national discussion of the future of oil and gas production, offering readers the tools to make sense of this critical issue.. In this book, Daniel Raimi gives a balanced and accessible view of oil and gas development, clearly and thoroughly explaining the key issues surrounding the shale revolution.The Fracking Debate directly addresses the most common questions and concerns associated with fracking, including: 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? Coupling a deep understanding of the scholarly research with travels to every major U.S. Despite the heated debate, neither side has a monopoly on the facts. oil- and gas-producing region, Raimi highlights stories of the people and communities affected by the shale revolution, for better and for worse. Over roughly the past decade, oil and gas production in the United States has surged dramatically—thanks largely to technological advances such as high-volume hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as "fracking." This rapid increase has generated widespread debate, with proponents touting economic and energy-security benefits and opponents highlighting the environmental and social risks of increased oil and gas p