The Price of Sand Silica Mines, Small Towns, and Money
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2014], c2013.
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eVideo
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English
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 26, 2014.
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Description
The silica used in hydraulic fracturing has become a valuable commodity and land with accessible deposits is selling for high prices. New mines promise jobs and economic stimulus for small towns-but they bring environmental, health and safety risks as well as disrupting the peace. This documentary looks at the frac sand mining boom in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Target Audience
9 & up.
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Mode of access: Internet.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
(20142013). The Price of Sand: Silica Mines, Small Towns, and Money . Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)20142013. The Price of Sand: Silica Mines, Small Towns, and Money. Infobase.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)The Price of Sand: Silica Mines, Small Towns, and Money Infobase, 20142013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)The Price of Sand: Silica Mines, Small Towns, and Money Infobase, 20142013.
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