Lawrence Livermore National Lab (Audio)

The new abundance of natural gas provides energy options for America, including clean electric power. Oil production has increased, reducing the dependence of the US on imported petroleum. Both benefits come with the challenge of managing the environmental impact of new oil and gas development in the US. This talk discusses the way shale gas and oil are created and produced, and the latest choices now available for generating energy in the United States. Series: "Lawrence Livermore National Lab Science on Saturday" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 29609]