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Overview"This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Hydraulic fracturing, or ""fracking"" as it is commonly known, refers to the practice of using liquids at very high pressures to fragment rock, thereby allowing natural gas to be harvested. This process increases energy resources but also has some negative environmental impacts as well. This book looks at the environmental impact. The first section looks at fracturing and the water supply, the second section looks at ecosystems and wildlife, while the final section examines the possible effects on human ecosystems and human health." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Matthew McBroom (Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA)Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc. Imprint: Apple Academic Press Inc. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9781926895833ISBN 10: 1926895835 Pages: 362 Publication Date: 07 December 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsFracturing and Water Pollution. Hydraulic Fracturing and Wildlife. Human Health Perspectives.ReviewsAuthor InformationMcBroom, Matthew| Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |