THE INDEPENDENT: Fracking is one of the least sustainable ways to produce electricity, says new study

Adisa Azapagic, MBE FREng FIChemE FRSC

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Shale gas ranks among the least sustainable sources of electricity, according to research from a team of Manchester scientists.

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” to extract shale gas is a controversial technique that has been opposed by many environmental campaigners and local residents in proposed fracking areas.

Period	16 Jan 2018

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Title	Fracking is one of the least sustainable ways to produce electricity, says new study
Media name/outlet	The Independent
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	16/01/18
Description	Shale gas ranks among the least sustainable sources of electricity, according to research from a team of Manchester scientists. Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” to extract shale gas is a controversial technique that has been opposed by many environmental campaigners and local residents in proposed fracking areas.
URL	https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/fracking-electricity-production-energy-shale-gas-extraction-sustainable-a8160661.html
Persons	Adisa Azapagic

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Keywords

energy
fracking
carbon emissions
shale gas
sustainability