From the Book - First edition.
Chapter 1: Will fracking eliminate our dependency on coal?
Overview: The costs and benefits of fracking / John Wihbey
Fracking is an important part of our energy future / Max Luke, Ted Nordhaus, Michael Shellenberger, and Alex Trembath
Fracking is helpful in the short term / Alison Singer
Coal seam gas can provide Australia with clean energy / Dennis Cooke
Fracking does little to negate climate change / Christine Ottery
Natural gas will not solve the world's energy problems / Gail Tverberg
The energy industry downplays the many dangers of fracking / Reynard Loki
Chapter 2: Is fracking better for the environment?
Overview: What is fracking's effect on the environment? / Steve Rushton
Methane leaks from fracking is a technical problem we can solve / Roger Real Drouin
Study shows methane emission from fracking is low / Steve Everley
Sierra Club credits natural gas for reducing carbon emissions / Seth Whitehead
People near fracking sites see increased risk of health problems / National Resource Defense Council
Fracking pollutes the air / Jesse Coleman
Fracking will not reduce net greenhouse gas emission / Alex Kirby
Chapter 3: Does fracking endanger our water supply?
Overview: There is conflict about fracking's impact on the water supply / Greenpeace
Fracking waste contaminates groundwater / Gayathri Vaidyanathan
EPA study identifies risk of water contamination from fracking / Elizabeth Shogren
Controversy surrounds Wyoming study of water contamination / Scott Tong
Fracking fluids do not migrate into drinking water / Katie Brown
Fracking does not contaminate aquifers / Brian D. Drollette and Desiree L. Plata
Chapter 4: Will fracking lead to natural disasters?
Overview: Fracking is a boon for energy production but may damage the environment / Leighton Walter Kille
Oil and gas industry activity causes earthquakes / Kelly Connelly, David Barer, Yana Skorobogatov
Fracking causes earthquakes / Matthew Hornbach
There is little scientific evidence linking fracking to earthquakes / Marita Noon
Experts say fracking not the cause of Oklahoma earthquakes / Seth Whitehead
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