Essays about: "shale gas"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words shale gas.
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1. Sweeping Shale Gas Under the Rug: Communicating Clean Energy Futures Through the Caribbean Energy Security Initiative
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Energy sector transformation will define our coming decade, as an unprecedented energy transition is required to keep the planet to 2°C warming. Despite this urgency, strong governmental resistance to low-carbon energy transitions is observed. Under the Obama administration, a Caribbean energy policy was pursued that exemplifies this resistance. READ MORE
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2. ‘All out for shale’ : the mental health impacts of the government’s fracking policy: evidence from Lancashire, England
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : Shale gas extraction commonly known as fracking had support from the UK government with their ‘all out for shale’ policy. Despite this industry has struggled to establish itself mainly due to strong opposition from communities concerned about environmental and health impacts. READ MORE
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3. Fracking : is it worth the risk?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : This review aims to summarize the current knowledge about the environmental impacts and risks about fracking and to answer the question if, on the whole, it is worth it? Peer-reviewed articles mainly from the database “Web of Science” were used. The world’s fossil fuels are rapidly running out and new sources of energy are required. READ MORE
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4. OIL SHALE ASH UTILIZATION IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES AS AN ALTERNATIVE RAW MATERIAL
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologiAbstract : Oil shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock with the potential to yield significant amounts of oil and combustible gas when retorted. Oil shale deposits have been found on almost every continent, but only Estonia, who has the 8th largest oil shale deposit in the world has continuously utilized oil shale in large scale operations. READ MORE
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5. The future of the Estonian energy sector in relation to EU 2050 low carbon economy roadmap
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Estonia has one of the most energy intensive economies in the European Union. Its energy production has historically relied on fossil fuel, namely oil shale. The European Union Roadmap for moving to a competitive low carbon economy by 2050 provides a policy framework for the member states in order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. READ MORE
