Description: Unlocking vast reserves of shale gas could solve the energy crisis, the jobs crisis, and the deficit. Now, about fracking’s safety …
Source: Businessweek.com
Date: 11/03/2011
Link:Â http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/could-shale-gas-reignite-the-us-economy-11032011.html
Questions for discussion:
Summarize the key points in this report?
- What are the economic forces at play favoring development of shale gas?
- What are the forces at play against?
- Do you believe the industry will be successful in persuading the population and government regulators to allow development to move forward?
- How can the industry improve its chances for securing permission to develop this resource?
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