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Shale Gas and the Environment: Critical Need for a Government–University–Industry Research Initiative

Shale Gas and the Environment: Critical Need for a Government–University–Industry Research Initiative

Full Title: Shale Gas and the Environment: Critical Need for a Government–University–Industry Research Initiative
Author(s): Carnegie Mellon University Scott Institute
Publisher(s): Carnegie Mellon University Scott Institute
Publication Date: January 1, 2013
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Description (excerpt):

Shale gas production is increasing at a rapid rate and is expected to become half of the U.S. natural gas supply by 2040. This Carnegie Mellon University Scott Institute for Energy Innovation policymaker guide provides a primer on shale gas, including the potential economic opportunities and environmental challenges shale gas production poses to the nation, and an overview of Carnegie Mellon University research results on this topic. After reviewing this information, Carnegie Mellon University researchers have concluded that a government- university-industry research initiative is needed to ll critical gaps in knowledge at the interface of shale gas development and environmental protection so the nation can better prepare for its energy future.

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