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What the Frack? Everything You Need to Know about Coal Seam Gas

By Paddy Manning
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What the Frack? Everything You Need to Know about Coal Seam Gas by Paddy Manning delves into the controversial world of coal seam gas (CSG) extraction. It explores the environmental, economic, and social impacts of this practice, providing an in-depth analysis of the debates surrounding CSG. The book offers insights into the benefits and risks, aiming to equip readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the environmental and political implications of coal seam gas extraction. It offers an in-depth analysis of the industry, its controversies, and its impact on communities and ecosystems. Suitable for readers interested in current affairs and environmental issues.

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What the Frack? Everything You Need to Know about Coal Seam Gas

In this brilliant account,journalist and energy expert Paddy Manning unpicks the coal seam gas extractionstory, visiting drill sites, boardrooms, pipelines, parliamentary offices andangry farm-gate protests. It seems that coal seam gas extraction may be oneboom that's happening too fast.

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Australia has a new $60 billion-plus industry. Suddenly it seems, coal seam gas is being found everywhere: under homes, under farms, under forests. Communities across the country are up in arms, and governments are scrambling to satisfy competing demands for affordable energy while protecting our land and water.

Big oil and gas companies hope Australia will soon be the biggest liquid natural gas exporter in the world. However, environmentalists and farmers are united in their opposition to coal seam gas extraction, especially on our most fertile agricultural land.

In this brilliant account, journalist and energy expert Paddy Manning unpicks the coal seam gas extraction story, visiting drill sites, boardrooms, pipelines, parliamentary offices, and angry farm-gate protests. It seems that coal seam gas extraction may be one boom that's happening too fast.

What the Frack? Everything You Need to Know about Coal Seam Gas provides an insightful look into a contentious industry rapidly expanding across Australia.

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What the Frack? by Paddy Manning dives into the complex and often controversial world of coal seam gas. Reviews highlight its thorough examination of environmental, economical, and political impacts, providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of the issues surrounding this energy source. Readers appreciate its balanced perspective and the blend of investigative journalism and accessible writing.

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ISBN: 9781742233659

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

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Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Paddy Manning Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature

About the Author

Paddy Manning is an award-winning business and personal finance journalist and a senior business writer with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age, specializing in energy and agriculture. He founded Ethical Investor and previously worked for the Australian Financial Review and the Australian.

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