Stanford professor discusses techniques for minimizing environmental impacts of fracking
Monday, December 15, 2014 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Natural gas from hydraulic fracturing generates income and, done well, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and water use compared to coal and even nuclear energy. However, widespread use of natural gas from fracking could slow the adoption of wind, solar and other renewables and, done poorly, release toxic chemicals into the environment.