Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing

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1. Introduction. 2. Shale Gas. 3. Shale Gas Geology. 4. Shale Gas Plays. 5. Shale Gas Sources. 6. Hydraulic Fracturing: The Process. 7. Laws and Regulations Affecting Shale Gas Development & Operations. 8. Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing. 9. Environmental Considerations. Glossary. Appendices. Index.