The Effects of Induced Hydraulic Fracturing on the Environment - Commercial Demands vs. Water, Wildlife, and Human Ecosystems (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Apple Academic Press Inc.
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	2013
Editors:	Matthew McBroom
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	362
ISBN-13:	978-1-926895-83-3
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > Mechanics of fluids > Hydraulics & pneumatics
LSN:	1-926895-83-5
Barcode:	9781926895833

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