The Price of Sand. Silica Mines, Small Towns, and Money
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.
Runtime
59 min
Subjects
- Environmental policy (316)
- Natural resources (402)
- Hydraulic fracturing (19)
- Land use (186)
- Business ethics (382)
- Conservation of natural resources (540)
- Silica (2)
- Biodiversity conservation (67)
- Mineral industries (42)
- Water-supply (180)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2014], c2013
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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