{"product_id":"shale-gas-and-fracking-the-science-behind-the-controversy-paperback-9780128016060","title":"Shale Gas and Fracking; The Science Behind the Controversy (Paperback) 9780128016060","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eShale Gas and Fracking\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Science Behind the Controversy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplores the geology and environmental aspects of shale gas, making clear the science that matters to support informed choices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael Stephenson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128016060, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 6 February 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e170 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 19 x 1.2 cm, 0.36 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...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…\" --\u003cb\u003eGEO ExPro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...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.\" --\u003cb\u003eChoice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…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...\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Shale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\" \u003cb\u003e--Rochelle Caviness, Tundraco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \"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.\" \u003cb\u003e--John Midgeley, Geoscientist Online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShale Gas and Fracking: The Science Behind the Controversy\u003c\/i\u003e provides readers with the unbiased information they need to make informed decisions on the controversial issue of fracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface1. The Fuss About Shale\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Shale, Shale, Everywhere\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. To Frack or Not to Frack\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Gas in our Water\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Did the Earth Move?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Shale Gas Factory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Shale Gas and Climate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Keeping Watch\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Science Behind the Controversy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConversion Table\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Hydraulic engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Hydraulic engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Hydraulic%20engineering%20%5BTNF%5D%22\"\u003eTNF\u003c\/a\u003e], Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20lithosphere%20%5BRBG%5D%22\"\u003eRBG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648380621080,"sku":"9780128016060","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128016060.jpg?v=1694090948","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/shale-gas-and-fracking-the-science-behind-the-controversy-paperback-9780128016060","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}