Slick water
Andrew Nikiforuk
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Slick water
Published
2015
Pages
350
ISBN-13
9781771640763
ISBN-10
1771640766
Description
"When Jessica Ernst's well water turned into a flammable broth that even her dogs refused to drink, the biologist and long-time oil patch consultant discovered that energy giant Encana had secretly fracked hundreds of gas wells around her home, piercing her community's drinking water aquifer. Since then, her ongoing lawsuit against Encana, Alberta Environment, and the Energy Resources Conservation Board has made her a folk hero in many places worldwide where fracking is underway. In this powerful work of investigative journalism, Andrew Nikiforuk interweaves Ernst's story with the science of fracking and stories of human and environmental repercussions left in its wake."--Front flap. Canadian biologist Jessica Ernst's ongoing lawsuit against Encana, Alberta Environment, and the Energy Resources Conservation Board has made her a folk hero in many places worldwide where fracking is underway. In this work of investigative journalism, Andrew Nikiforuk interweaves Ernst's story with the history and science of fracking and the technology's growing impact on people, land, and water. Slick Water raises dramatic questions about the role of Big Oil in government, society's obsession with mining low-grade oil and gas formations, and the future of democracy.
Subjects
Alberta Environment business plan 07-10
Ministry of Environment regulatory reform report
Protocol for the development, review and use of codes of practice in Alberta Environment
Alberta Environment land monitoring program inventory and needs analysis
Environment Conservation Authority
Publications catalogue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Slick water?
This edition of Slick water has approximately 350 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Slick water?
For most readers, Slick water typically takes between 7h 18m and 4h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,500 words
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What is the word count of Slick water?
The estimated word count for Slick water is approximately 87,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Slick water?
Slick water was written by Andrew Nikiforuk.
When was Slick water published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.