Description: The Real Cost of Fracking: How America's Shale Gas Boom Is Threatening Our Families, Pets, and Food by Michelle Bamberger, Robert Oswald Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A pharmacologist and a veterinarian pull back the curtain on the human and animal health effects of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" Across the country, fracking-the extraction of natural gas by hydraulic fracturing-is being touted as the nations answer to energy independence and a fix for a flagging economy. Drilling companies assure us that the process is safe, politicians push through drilling legislation without a serious public-health debate, and those who speak out are marginalized, their silence purchased by gas companies and their warnings about the dangers of fracking stifled. The Real Cost of Fracking pulls back the curtain on how this toxic process endangers the environment and harms people, pets, and livestock. Michelle Bamberger, a veterinarian, and Robert Oswald, a pharmacologist, combine their expertise to show how contamination at drilling sites translates into ill health and heartbreak for families and their animals. By giving voice to the people at ground zero of the fracking debate, the authors vividly illustrate the consequences of fracking and issue an urgent warning to all of us- fracking poses a dire threat to the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even our food supply. Bamberger and Oswald reveal the harrowing experiences of small farmers who have lost their animals, their livelihoods, and their peace of mind, and of rural families whose property values have plummeted as their towns have been invaded by drillers. At the same time, these stories give us hope, as people band together to help one another and courageously fight to reclaim their communities. The debate over fracking speaks to a core dilemma of contemporary life- we require energy to live with modern conveniences, but what degree of environmental degradation, health risks, and threats to our food supply are we willing to accept to obtain that energy? As these stories demonstrate, the stakes couldnt be higher, and this is an issue that none of us can afford to ignore.From the Hardcover edition. Author Biography Michelle Bamberger is a veterinarian and the author of two books on first aid for cats and dogs. Robert Oswald is a professor of molecular medicine at Cornell University and the recipient of Fulbright and Guggenheim fellowships. They serve on the advisory board of Physicians, Scientists, and Engineers for Healthy Energy. Bamberger and Oswald live in Ithaca, New York.From the Hardcover edition. Details ISBN 0807081418 ISBN-13 9780807081419 Title The Real Cost of Fracking: How America's Shale Gas Boom Is Threatening Our Families, Pets, and Food Author Michelle Bamberger, Robert Oswald Format Paperback Year 2015 Pages 248 Publisher Beacon Press GE_Item_ID:95433174; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Real Cost of Fracking : How America's Shale Gas Boom Is Threatening Our Families, Pets, and Food
Number of Pages: 248 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: Civil / Soil & Rock, Toxicology, Environmental Conservation & Protection, General, Power Resources / Fossil Fuels, Industries / Energy, Public Policy / Environmental Policy
Publication Year: 2015
Genre: Pets, Nature, Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics, Medical
Item Weight: 13.3 Oz
Author: Robert Oswald, Michelle Bamberger
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
