natural gas

An introduction to fossil fuels as energy sources, covering how they were formed, the refining process, pros and cons, and fossil fuel use in the future.

Explores all facets of natural gas resources in North America, investigating the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance.

Explains the history, usage, science, production, and future of natural gas. Includes color photographs, moments in natural gas history, a glossary, and further resources.

Explains the basics of hydraulic fracturing, considers the political and economic benefits, and explores the possible health dangers and damage to the environment.

Clear, concise explanations of fracking will introduce readers to one of the hottest political and environmental topics of our time.

Explores the positive and negative effects of the new process for the extraction of natural gas and oil called hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, discussing the history, the development of the process, its environmental effects and challenges, and its possible future.

"An examination of the ways in which natural gas has historically been used as an energy source and how current and future energy demands are changing its technical applications and efficiency levels"--Provided by publisher.

This book tells about natural gas, including how it is processed and moved to our houses.

An introduction to fuel gas including the origin and production of natural gas and a variety of man-made gases and their present and future uses.

Describes how gas is obtained, refined, and used, with an emphasis on its environmental issues.