12 things to know about fracking
By: by Rebecca Felix
Series: Today's news; Today's news
Publisher: 12-Story Library
Published: 2015
Place of publication: North Mankato, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781632350299; 9781632350893; 9780606373784
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Hydraulic fracturing; Juvenile literature
Other titles: Twelve things to know about fracking
Description: Presents an overview of the fracking process, innovations in the fracking industry, who is involved and who or what is affected by fracking.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Table of contents: title: Fracking is short for "Hydraulic Fracturing"; title: Fracking boom began in the 2000s; title: Fossil fuels speed up climate change; title: Fracking contributes to climate change, too; title: Fracking uses; title: and wastes; title: a lot of water; title: Some fracking chemicals remain secret; title: Fracking has transformed towns and states; title: Many fracking wells are on private property; title: Oil and gas production boosts the economy; title: Fracking increases energy independence; title: Fracking is banned in some places; title: Fracking may become cleaner and safer; title: Fact sheet; title: Glossary; title: For more information; title: Index.