Frackopoly : the battle for the future of energy and the environment
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Published
New York : The New Press, 2016.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
363.738 HAUTE
1 available
363.738 HAUTE
1 available
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Published
New York : The New Press, 2016.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xii, 364 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Over the past decade a new and controversial energy extraction method known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has rocketed to the forefront of U.S. energy production. With fracking, millions of gallons of water, dangerous chemicals, and sand are injected under high pressure deep into the earth, fracturing hard rock to release oil and gas. Wenonah Hauter, one of the nation's leading public interest advocates, argues that the rush to fracking is dangerous to the environment and treacherous to human health. Frackopoly describes how the fracking industry began; the technologies that make it possible; and the destruction and poisoning of clean water sources and the release of harmful radiation from deep inside shale deposits, creating what the author calls "sacrifice zones" across the American landscape. The book also examines the powerful interests that have supported fracking, including leading environmental groups, and offers a thorough debunking of its supposed economic benefits. With a wealth of new data, Frackopoly is essential and riveting reading for anyone interested in protecting the environment and ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for all Americans."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Hauter, W. (2016). Frackopoly: the battle for the future of energy and the environment . The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hauter, Wenonah. 2016. Frackopoly: The Battle for the Future of Energy and the Environment. The New Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Hauter, Wenonah. Frackopoly: The Battle for the Future of Energy and the Environment The New Press, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Hauter, Wenonah. Frackopoly: The Battle for the Future of Energy and the Environment The New Press, 2016.
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