Environmental and Health Issues in Unconventional Oil and Gas Development (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780443315060)

Environmental and Health Issues in Unconventional Oil and Gas Development, Second Edition presents a non-partisan perspective on directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, addressing implications for various stakeholders. The book reviews the transformations in UOGD practices, advancement in monitoring technologies, and the new issues identified by both governmental and non-governmental entities. Key topics include the economics of hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, decarbonization, and responsibly sourced gas, along with climate risk and mitigation. Water quality and waste impacts are examined, followed by discussions on occupational health, public health, and risk communication. The book also covers environmental justice and corporate governance.

Author: Debra A. Kaden
ISBN-10: 044331506X
ISBN-13: 9780443315060
Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Published: 01/27/2026
Pages: 300
Format: Paperback