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A critical assessment of whether shale gas extraction (hydraulic fracturing) conforms with the underlying principle of sustainable development

It is estimated that the eighth largest resource of shale gas reserves in the world is in South Africa. The proposed extraction of shale gas using hydraulic fracturing requires great volumes of water and many hazardous chemicals which also risks water pollution. This can add to water stress because...

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Main Author: Van der Walt, Robert
Other Authors: Glazewski, Jan
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Institute of Marine and Environmental Law 2016
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