Soil attributes, climate, and time since reclamation have important implications for oil and
gas reclamation success on drylands. It is uncertain if reclaimed well pads, on highly …

New technologies and increasing energy demand have contributed to rapid expansion of
unconventional oil and gas development in the US in the past two decades. Quantifying the …

Despite increasing attention, the quantification of ecosystem services values in life cycle
assessment (LCA) remains nascent relative to other impact categories. In this analysis, we …

Unconventional oil and gas (UOG) drilling has expanded rapidly across the United States,
including in the Fayetteville Shale formation in north-central Arkansas where drilling began …

Landscapes are being impacted by rapid change, especially by diversifying energy
industries. As this process occurs, habitats with little development and fragmentation are …

Revenues from oil and gas development play a key role in the economies of many states in
the United States, but there are environmental concerns such as local air and water …

With growing evidence of widespread health and environmental impacts from oil and gas
activity, localities and states are beginning to develop protective measures. Interdisciplinary …

Few studies have examined the land use, fragmentation, and conversion impacts from siting
unconventional oil and gas wells on farmland. This exploratory GIS study examined these …

As humans intensify their activity on landscapes, it is important to consider anthropogenic
noise when managing habitat for wildlife. Wetlands along rural to urban gradients are …

Rapid expansion in global energy demand driven primarily by oil and gas consumption has
spurred significant environmental concerns. This study delves into the intricate relationship …