Fueling Resistance: The Contentious Political Economy of Biofuels and Fracking
Kate J. Neville, Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford, U.K., $49.95, 264 pages, Feb. 2021, ISBN: 978-0-197-53558-5
Natural gas derived from hydraulic fracturing (i.e., fracking) and liquid biofuels (e.g., bioethanol, biodiesel) have gained favor as promising alternatives to oil. However, controversy abounds over their production, including issues related to land and water use and authority over these resources. This book provides insight into how and why disputes over these different fuels have unfolded in surprisingly similar ways around the globe. It details the importance of intersecting elements of the economy of energy, including finance, ownership, and trade relations...
Would you like to access the complete CEP Article?
No problem. You just have to complete the following steps.
You have completed 0 of 2 steps.
-
Log in
You must be logged in to view this content. Log in now.
-
AIChE Membership
You must be an AIChE member to view this article. Join now.
Copyright Permissions
Would you like to reuse content from CEP Magazine? It’s easy to request permission to reuse content. Simply click here to connect instantly to licensing services, where you can choose from a list of options regarding how you would like to reuse the desired content and complete the transaction.