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Economics
Adriana Zalucka, Alice Goodenough, David Smythe
Summary: The UK government's policy of support for shale gas extraction was terminated in November 2019 due to seismicity concerns, and a moratorium was placed on fracking in England. The scope and definition of unconventional extraction methods remain ambiguous, prompting a call for a ban on such methods until further clarification can be made. The focus should shift towards engineering practices for target rocks rather than fluid volume injection to address climate change concerns.
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Environmental Studies
Christopher W. Podeschi, Jeffrey C. Brunskill, Gene L. Theodori
Summary: Research shows that communities close to hydraulic fracturing activities have lower support for fracking and stronger perceptions of community and environmental impacts. This effect is indirect and operates through respondents' perceptions of the array of fracking activities in their areas.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Katie Jo Black, Andrew J. Boslett, Elaine L. Hill, Lala Ma, Shawn J. McCoy
Summary: The shale gas boom brought significant changes to the energy sector through hydraulic fracturing, but also raised concerns about environmental, economic, and anthropogenic impacts. Researchers should employ diverse methodological approaches to analyze these issues, with a focus on causal inference for evaluating costs and benefits. Future studies may need to revisit outcomes in the face of potential shale busts due to current economic, global, and health forces.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF RESOURCE ECONOMICS, VOL 13
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laura M. M. Valle-Falcones, Carlos Grima-Olmedo, Ramon Rodriguez-Pons Esparver, Enrique Zamarro-Toves
Summary: The analysis of shale gas fields using geological and geophysical techniques, combined with hydraulic fracturing stimulation, can increase national natural gas production and reduce dependence on external energy sources. Evaluating previously unconsidered areas, including hydraulic fracturing technology, is recommended for exploring exploitable reserves. In this study, the amount of gas in the Jaca Flysch formation was estimated using geological and geophysical logs, as well as the volumetric method.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Frank Male, Ian J. Duncan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of more intense hydraulic fracturing on the EUR and terminal decline rate of the Bakken Shale. Results indicate that more intense hydraulic fracturing can increase initial production but results in steeper terminal production declines, leading to an overestimation of long-term production potential.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Stephanie A. Malin, Adam Mayer, Shawn Hazboun
Summary: This paper examines the impact of unconventional oil and gas extraction (UOGE) on the economic insecurity of small-scale property owners. The study finds that current regulatory regimes disempower small-scale property owners, create economic vulnerability, and prioritize the rights of mineral owners and operators over others, resulting in uncompensated losses for small-scale property owners.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Priyah Coomarasamy, Dzeti Farhah Mohshim, Ana Hasrinatullina Basri, Rizwan Nasir, Hilmi Mukhtar
Summary: This study successfully developed a robust hydraulic fracturing fluid using untreated produced water, and conducted in-depth research on the feasibility of using produced water as a freshwater substitute for hydraulic fracturing fluid.
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Environmental Sciences
Vivian Underhill, Angelica Fiuza, Gary Allison, Grace Poudrier, Sarah Lerman-Sinkoff, Lourdes Vera, Sara Wylie
Summary: Hydraulic fracturing has allowed the US to dominate global gas and oil production, with millions of Americans residing in close proximity to oil and gas wells. This expansion is facilitated by a regulatory loophole exempting fracking from the Safe Drinking Water Act. This study quantifies the environmental and economic impacts of this loophole, highlighting the prevalence of regulated chemicals in fracking and the need for a more comprehensive disclosure system.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bethany Korom, Meghan Malloy, Caroline Remmers, Mari Cevilla, Kelly Dione, Paula Papanek, Jeff Condit, David Nelson
Summary: The Latinx community faces risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. Culturally appropriate physical activity and nutrition programs, such as FIT 4 YES, can help families improve their health. The success of FIT 4 YES can be attributed to opportunities for engagement, supportive relationships, and the interplay of components.
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Environmental Sciences
Casey Gaughan, Keli M. Sorrentino, Zeyan Liew, Nicholaus P. Johnson, Cassandra J. Clark, Mario Soriano, Julie Plano, Desiree L. Plata, James E. Saiers, Nicole C. Deziel
Summary: This study found a positive association between living in close proximity to unconventional oil and gas development and certain birth defects in Ohio. Specifically, neural tube defects, limb reduction defects, and spina bifida were associated with UOGD exposure. However, hypospadias (males only) showed an inverse relationship with UOGD exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Cassandra J. Clark, Joshua L. Warren, Nina Kadan-Lottick, Xiaomei Ma, Michelle L. Bell, James E. Saiers, Nicole C. Deziel
Summary: The study reveals increasing environmental concerns and community issues related to oil and gas development. In Pennsylvania, higher household income and educational attainment are associated with an increase in complaints filed. Counties with a higher proportion of marginalized populations are less likely to have complaints yielding positive determinations.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Economics
Christopher E. Clarke, Darrick T. N. Evensen
Summary: This research examines media portrayals of unconventional oil and gas development's (UOGD) economic and environmental impacts. It reveals that selective attention to media coverage of the impacts can influence issue attitudes. The study also finds that political ideology plays a role in driving such attention, and that the attention given to different types of impacts predicts public support for UOGD.
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Energy & Fuels
Peng Zhao, Ling-Zhi Xie, Zhi-Chao Fan, Lei Deng, Jun Liu
Summary: This study establishes a model to simulate the failure process of layered shale with natural fractures under Brazilian tests. Results show that the layer plane angle and embedded fracture angle significantly affect the failure strength anisotropy and fracture pattern in shale.
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Economics
Scott Alan Carson
Summary: Fracking and unconventional drilling have had a revolutionary impact on the oil and gas industry, increasing the chance of successful well completion and reducing financial market risk. Independents have been more affected in terms of equity returns compared to Majors.
ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION AND NEW TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Wei Qi, Jing Shi, Lijuan Cui
Summary: Focusing on the family system, this study examined the effects of the parental factor, family functioning, and individual factor on youth psychological well-being. The results showed that parental optimism had a positive relationship with youth psychological well-being, and both family cohesion and youth optimism mediated this connection.
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Education & Educational Research
Mehmet Soyer, Gina McCrackin, Sebahattin Ziyanak, Jennifer Givens, Vonda Jump, Jessica Schad
Summary: This study explores the outcomes of using community-engaged learning in a social sciences research course, revealing that students demonstrated increased confidence in data collection, analysis, and interpretation, as well as improved effectiveness and enjoyment in working in teams.
TEACHING SOCIOLOGY
(2023)
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Communication
Mollie K. Murphy, Mehmet Soyer, Marisela Martinez-Cola
Summary: The course aims to help students identify how positionalities shape perception, and practice reflexive writing to understand and analyze experiences related to privilege and oppression.
COMMUNICATION TEACHER
(2021)
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Environmental Studies
Mehmet Soyer, Mollie Murphy, Sebahattin Ziyanak, Cassidy Gummersall
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES AND SOCIETY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2019)
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Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Mehmet Soyer, Sebahattin Ziyanak
QUALITATIVE REPORT
(2018)
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Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Gonca Soyer, Mehmet Soyer
QUALITATIVE REPORT
(2017)