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"This book covers the energy resource of natural gas, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces oil, one of Earth's energy resources, discussing where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world.

Filmmaker Josh Fox learned his land was on top of a large reservoir of natural gas and that he would be paid to lease his land for natural gas extraction so he documented his journey to find out if the controversial process of hydraulic fracking is actually safe, and unearthed a shocking discovery in the process.

An exploration of the search for oil in the Arctic that discusses challenges, the Alaska Pipeline, risks, and other related topics and includes arguments for and against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Describes the construction and operation of an oil rig and the search for and discovery of petroleum.

Chronicles the story of Olaus and Mardy Murie, who helped to create the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and his own adventures in northeastern Alaska through a series of essays on the wildlife of the region and attempts to combat the politics that threaten the area.