Fracturing (“Fracking”) LAS 432 – Technology‚ Society‚ and Culture Team B Michael Griffin Mark Hartwick Alena Hutson Kansas Gentry Kevin Gracia Professor Douglas McCoy 8/24/12 Contents Thesis…………………………………………………………………………………Page 3 Abstract……………………………………………………………………………….Page 3 Hydraulic Fracturing Description…………………………………………………….Page 4 History of Fracking.....................……………………………………………………..Page 5 Cultural Context………………………………………………………………………Page 8 Pros……………………………………………………………………………………Page
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Dangers of Fracking People have been trying to get regulations on fracking for years now and some states will just not listen to the dangers to the drinking water that fracking brings. Using articles‚ political parties‚ and interest groups‚ this paper will explain the true dangers that fracking brings and why major regulations need to be put it place. Fracking‚ because it is a relatively new way to extract natural gas‚ is hardly regulated in the United States. Some say that there just isn’t enough
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Hydraulic Fracking Research Paper and Why the process of Fracking is bad for our environment Kimberly Ricker Park University Abstract This paper explores the hydraulic fracturing process‚ exactly what it is‚ what the fracturing process does to the earth and the surrounding environment in addition‚ to the consequences. Hydraulic fracturing is fracturing of rock by pressurization. This process by which oil and natural gas can be forced from the earth. The
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generate a high amount of electrical energy in one single plant. 3) This technology is readily available. Disadvantages 1) Uranium Waste- The chief danger lies with the mining waste; it contains radium‚ which is highly radioactive. Radon gas (one of the products that occur after radium undergoes radioactive decay) can expose workers and nearby and nearby communities to an array of health risks like lung cancer‚ bone cancer and lymphoma. 2) The energy source for nuclear energy is Uranium
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Define the Issue Natural Gas is a good‚ clean source of energy for many uses. It does not pollute the atmosphere and is increasing in popularity. With fossil fuel sources depleting‚ natural gas is becoming more looked at as a new main energy source. There is a large quantity of natural gas held within the layers of shale underground and only recently new technology was developed that can release the gas from the shale in a process called fracking. Geographic Trends In the past people have
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Forecasting Natural Gas Prices Abstract In this project we will model and forecast the natural gas prices over the short-term through the development of the Error Correction Model (ECM). This is presented as the best predictive model among various alternatives. To build this model‚ we gathered the oil prices to analyze the impact of the changes in these prices on the changes in natural gas prices. The results of the forecasting exercise‚ carried out using the US Natural Gas 3 Months Strips
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Fracking is a process is the process which uses mixtures of water‚ sand‚ and other fluids. Which the fluids are put into the ground under high pressure which cause fractures in the rocks. When the fractures are caused they release the gases that are being mined for. The main reason why fracking is used is to mine for natural gases. Fracking is where 40-56% of the natural gases come from. http://www.what-is-fracking.com/what-is-hydraulic-fracturing/ Fracking isn’t the best type of mining because
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Natural Gas: The Best Choice for Tomorrow’s Energy What comes to mind when you think about energy? I bet most of you probably think about electricity‚ heat‚ and basic everyday things that we use that require some sort of energy. Let’s think about that for a moment. How are things like electricity and heat produced? Many of the commodities that we all in enjoy in this world like electricity‚ heat‚ and many other things are produced by an energy source. These sources for a very long time consisted
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Pros and cons on why people tend to take their personal car on trips instead of renting are because of the convenience and the flexibility‚ with having your own car you can create your own schedule without a timetable. You have the ability to extend your vacation longer with catching on extra charges for not returning the car at its schedule time. Don’t have to pay extra fees like extra mileages‚ insurance‚ certain models‚ being a certain age and fill the gas back up from where you receive it. Having
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“Natural gas has an important role to play in the Northeast region and in our nation’s overall energy future.” Ed Rendell (NY Daily News). Fracking is a great way of getting natural gas; without fracking we wouldn’t have the gas need for energy like heating and power generation. Although Fracking makes pollution worse‚ it has many positive effects on people’s lives. Fracking is a way to get natural gas; natural gas is a cleaner source of energy. Another way fracking is good is it helps increase job
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