Sustainable development index of shale gas exploitation in China, the UK, and the US.

ABSTRACT: While shale gas could complement the world's natural gas supply, its environmental tradeoffs and sustainability potential should be cautiously assessed before using it to satisfy future energy needs. Shale gas development in China is still in its infancy but has been progressing by the Central Government at a fast pace nowadays. Advanced experience from North America would greatly benefit sustainable design and decision-making for energy development in China. However, the lack of consistency concerning internal and external parameters among previous investigations does not allow an integrated impact comparison among shale gas-rich countries. Herein, we applied a meta-analysis to harmonize environmental tradeoff data through a comprehensive literature review. Greenhouse gas emission, water

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9500373 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature