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Over roughly the past decade, oil and gas production in the United States has surged dramatically -- thanks largely to technological advances such as high-volume hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as "fracking." This rapid increase has generated widespread debate, with proponents touting economic and energy-security benefits and opponents highlighting the environmental and social risks of increased oil and gas production. Despite the heated debate, neither side has a monopoly on the facts. In this book, Daniel Raimi gives a balanced and accessible view of oil and gas development, clearly and thoroughly explaining the key issues surrounding the shale revolution.The Fracking Debate directly addresses the most common questions and concerns associated with fracking, including: What is fracking? Does fracking pollute the water supply? Will fracking make the United States energy independent? Does fracking cause earthquakes? How is fracking regulated? Is fracking good for the economy? Coupling a deep understanding of the scholarly research with travels to every major U.



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Daniel Raimi

Daniel Raimi is a senior research associate at Resources for the Future, focusing on energy and climate policy. He also teaches energy policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, and is a faculty affiliate with the University of Michigan Energy Institute. Previously, Daniel worked as a musician in New York and Los Angeles.He has published in academic journals including Science, Environmental Science and Technology, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Energy Policy, and Annual Review of Resource Economics, and popular outlets including Slate, Business Insider, Fortune, Newsweek, The New Republic, and more. He holds a master's degree in public policy from Duke University's Sanford School and a bachelor's in music from Wesleyan University.



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