The boom : how fracking ignited the American energy revolution and changed the world
By: Gold, Russell
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BookPublisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2014.Edition: 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed.Description: vii, 366 p. : map ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781451692280; 9781451692297 (pbk. : alk. paper); 1451692285; 1451692293Subject(s): Petroleum industry and trade -- Environmental aspects -- United States | Oil wells -- Hydraulic fracturing | Energy policy -- United States | Energy consumption -- United States | Petroleum industry -- United States -- Environmental aspects | Oil wells | Energy policy -- United States | Energy consumption -- United StatesDDC classification: 333.8/23/0973 Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
Provides an account of the last half century of natural gas technology development; examines the conflict between economic development and concerns over environmental damage; and explains why fracking is seen by some as a vital bridge to a sustainable energy future and feared by others as an excuse to postpone addressing the risks of climate change.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 333.8230973 GO BO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0051988 |
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| 333.8 CR IT Critical materials : | 333.823 ST WH Who won the oil wars? / | 333.8230953 GU LF The Gulf oil and gas sector : | 333.8230973 GO BO The boom : | 333.82311 CL BA The battle for barrels : | 333.8232091724 ES CA Escaping the resource curse | 333.8232091724 ES CA Escaping the resource curse |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 316-347) and index.
Provides an account of the last half century of natural gas technology development; examines the conflict between economic development and concerns over environmental damage; and explains why fracking is seen by some as a vital bridge to a sustainable energy future and feared by others as an excuse to postpone addressing the risks of climate change.
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