A presentation by Dr. Robert Howarth
Ecosystem Ecologist, Cornell University
 
Thursday, May 23, 2013
7:00 pm
Wenjack Theatre, Otonabee College
Trent University
 

Natural gas trapped in shale rock is being extracted across the US and parts of Canada by hydraulic fracturing (fracking), which involves using pressurized water and chemicals to release otherwise unobtainable natural gas deposits. Dr. Howarth will examine the risks to the environment, including water and local air quality but focusing on global change, posed by fracking and show how future energy needs can be met without this or other types of fossil fuels

This is a free event, open to the public

A reception will follow the lecture
 
For more information please contact Julie English 705-748-1011 ext. 7176
or julieenglish@trentu.ca

Posted on Monday, April 8, 2013.