| Published | 2011 / 01 |
| Summary | The extensive analysis within the report addresses two specific issues associated with the extraction and combustion of shale gas. Firstly, it outlines potential UK and global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions arising from a range of scenarios building on current predictions of shale gas resources. Secondly, it explores the health and environmental risks associated with shale gas extraction. It also has an abundance of background and technical information on shale gas production, fracking, well constructions, etc. It does not take fugitive emissions into account. |
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| Keywords | greenhouse gas emissions, shale gas, unconventional gas, policy, risks, contamination, water use |
| File name | Tyndall Centre_201101_Shale gas - a provisional assessment of climate change and environmental impacts.pdf |