hydraulic fracturing

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.

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

Looks at hydraulic fracturing, focusing on how it works, related political controversy, and its environmental impact.

"Provides a comprehensive look at unconventional natural gas development from many different perspectives... dispels myths surrounding fracking, corrects misconceptions, and offers impartial, scientifically based information on both benefits and challenges"--Publisher.

Offers facts and information on the process of fracking. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents twenty-seven essays discussing a variety of opinions about natural gas production, covering fracking, United States gas pipeline capacity, natural gas exports, and offshore drilling.

Text and photographs look at twelve things about fracking.

Provides a comprehensive overview of issues related to fracking. Presents a historical overview of the topic; discusses related problems, controversies, and solutions; offers differing perspectives; and includes profiles of involved individuals. Also features data and primary source documents, resources for further study, a chronology, and a glossary of terms.

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.