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"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."

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Author:   Matthew McBroom (Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA)
Publisher:   Apple Academic Press Inc.
Imprint:   Apple Academic Press Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781926895833

ISBN 10:   1926895835
Pages:   362
Publication Date:   07 December 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Fracturing and Water Pollution. Hydraulic Fracturing and Wildlife. Human Health Perspectives.

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