A Straightforward Guide Offers a Nuanced Look at Unconventional Fossil Fuel Extraction
View on Science website"At a time when everything from an otherwise unremarkable scientific report to a seemingly innocuous news item can be subject to intense scrutiny and mistrust, The Fracking Debate, a balanced guide to the contentious discussion on fracking, is a welcome resource. Daniel Raimi has compiled several years’ worth of research, including conversations with key figures in the shale gas industry, experts in environmental science and law, state regulators, members of the public, and advocates on both sides of the debate. In an easy-to-read, conversational tone, he first describes the technical process of shale development, using a hypothetical company and helpful illustrations to describe the complete cycle of well development from site selection to active production."
