| The Effects of Induced Hydraulic Fracturing on the Environment: Commercial Demands vs. Water, Wildlife, and Human Ecosystems Contributor(s): McBroom, Matthew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1926895835 ISBN-13: 9781926895833 Publisher: Apple Academic Press OUR PRICE: $175.75 Product Type: Hardcover Published: December 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Energy - Technology & Engineering | Civil - Dams & Reservoirs - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General |
| Dewey: 333.823 |
| LCCN: 2013950897 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9" (1.35 lbs) 362 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking as it is commonly known, refers to the practice of using liquids at very high pressures to fragment rock, thereby allowing natural gas to be harvested. This process increases energy resources but also has some negative environmental impacts as well. This book looks at the environmental impact. The first section looks at fracturing and the water supply, the second section looks at ecosystems and wildlife, while the final section examines the possible effects on human ecosystems and human health. |
