Scholars in RFF’s Center for Energy Economics and Policy conducted the first survey-based, statistical analysis of experts from government agencies, industry, academia, and nongovernmental organizations to identify the priority environmental risks related to shale gas development. This infographic illustrates the 12 "consensus risk" pathways — those that survey respondents from all four expert groups most frequently identified as priorities for further regulatory or voluntary action.
Of the 12 consensus risk pathways:
- 7 involve potential risks to surface water quality,
- 2 involve potential risks to air quality,
- 2 involve potential risks to groundwater quality, and
- 1 is related to habitat disruption.
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