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Shale Gas: Evolving Global Issue For The Environment, Regulation And Energy Security, Jeffery R. Ray

Jeffery R Ray

Environmental issues such as water contamination, air pollution and the potential for earthquakes are analyzed in comparison to the leading energy fuel—coal. The United States and global energy security impact of shale gas is assessed by a brief comparative analysis of the United States and United Kingdom regimes while discussing whether there is a need for a special regulator for the industry. Socio-economic and global issues that regulators may wish to address are discussed.