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Brian G Rahm¹, Susan J Riha

¹New York State Water Resources Institute, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University, 1123 Bradfield Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA. bgr4@cornell.edu.

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Unconventional shale gas development presents environmental risks, especially to water resources. Implementing adaptive management and robust monitoring can mitigate these risks.

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Environmental Science
Energy Policy
Risk Assessment

Background:

Unconventional shale gas extraction significantly impacts global energy markets and economies.
Development poses substantial environmental risks, particularly concerning water resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current scientific understanding of environmental risks associated with shale gas development.
To examine policies and practices for mitigating these risks, focusing on the Marcellus Shale region in the U.S.

Main Methods:

Literature review of peer-reviewed studies on shale gas development risks.
Analysis of water withdrawals, wastewater management, subsurface migration, and surface impacts.
Examination of policy responses and adaptive management frameworks.

Main Results:

Risks include water withdrawals for hydraulic fracturing, wastewater treatment and disposal, subsurface migration of gas and fluids, and surface spills.
Some risks are unique to shale gas, while others are common to various industries.
Risk severity is largely dependent on the pace and scale of regional development.

Conclusions:

Adaptive management can reduce polarization and integrate scientific findings into policy-making.
Policy and best practices can substantially reduce certain risks, but significant uncertainties remain.
Proactive monitoring, data collection, and resource allocation for oversight are crucial for shale gas development.