Natural Gas

Natural gas is an amazing source of energy and one of the cleaner forms of fossil fuels, meaning that it produces less pollution than other forms. Does your barbecue grill at home use a propane tank rather than charcoal? Does your stove cook with blue flames? These are forms of natural gas. However, natural gas still contributes to climate change, and fracking, a method of extracting natural gas from the ground, is highly controversial. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But the exploitation of these resources comes at a cost, and in certain cases, some have wondered if that cost is too high. North American Natural Resources explores all facets of this vital aspect of our economy Readers will investigate the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance of the most significant resources on the continent.

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Natural Gas

Natural gas is an amazing source of energy and one of the cleaner forms of fossil fuels, meaning that it produces less pollution than other forms. Does your barbecue grill at home use a propane tank rather than charcoal? Does your stove cook with blue flames? These are forms of natural gas. However, natural gas still contributes to climate change, and fracking, a method of extracting natural gas from the ground, is highly controversial. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But the exploitation of these resources comes at a cost, and in certain cases, some have wondered if that cost is too high. North American Natural Resources explores all facets of this vital aspect of our economy Readers will investigate the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance of the most significant resources on the continent.

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Natural Gas

Natural Gas

by Steve Parker
Natural Gas

Natural Gas

by Steve Parker

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Overview

Natural gas is an amazing source of energy and one of the cleaner forms of fossil fuels, meaning that it produces less pollution than other forms. Does your barbecue grill at home use a propane tank rather than charcoal? Does your stove cook with blue flames? These are forms of natural gas. However, natural gas still contributes to climate change, and fracking, a method of extracting natural gas from the ground, is highly controversial. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But the exploitation of these resources comes at a cost, and in certain cases, some have wondered if that cost is too high. North American Natural Resources explores all facets of this vital aspect of our economy Readers will investigate the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance of the most significant resources on the continent.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422233856
Publisher: Mason Crest
Publication date: 09/01/2015
Series: North American Natural Resources Series
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 How Natural Gas Formed 9

Chapter 2 Extraction 17

Chapter 3 Uses 28

Chapter 4 The Natural Gas Industry 37

Chapter 5 Natural Gas and the Environment 45

Further Reading 57

Series Glossary 58

Index 60

About the Author 64

Photo Credits 84

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