Fracking vs Faucets: Balancing Energy Needs and Water Sustainability at Urban Frontiers

摘要

Newly accessible shale deposits have dramatically increased global gas reserves and are touted as a bridge to a clean energy future. For example, in the U.S., where shale gas is projected to comprise 49% of national natural gas production by 2035, proponents argue that shale gas production can provide energy independence, create employment, and stimulate regional economies.