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Division: SSSA Division: Soils & Environmental Quality

Title: Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing, ISR U Mining, and Alternative Energy Production: Oral Presentations

Organizers: Thomas Borch , Jens Blotevogel , Thomas M. DeSutter , Theodore A. Hartsig and Amrita Bhattacharyya
Presider: Thomas Borch
Lead Community Sponsor:
Cosponsor: Soils & Environmental Quality, Soil Consulting Scientists, Environmental Quality, Soil Chemistry
Community Cosponsor:
Format: Oral Topical Session
Keywords: FrackingNatural GasPollutionUranium

Session Description: This symposium will focus on emerging energy sectors such as unconventional natural gas production (hydraulic fracturing), in situ leaching/recovery U mining, and alternative energy.  We will bring together speakers who will present on topics such as resource management (e.g., water use), contamination, environmental impacts, and life cycle analysis.  Topics related to financial, political and regulatory issues will also be considered for this session.

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