The current fossil energy boom in the United States is natural gas from shale. The next one could be oil shales [1].
[1] http://geology.com/usgs/oil-shale/
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National Petroleum Council Report Highlights Unconventional Oil and Gas
The National Petroleum Council has released a new report titled: “Prudent Development – Realizing the Potential of North America’s Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources: A Comprehensive Assessment to 2035 with Views through 2050″. Unconventional oil and natural gas resources are expected to have a major impact on North America’s energy future.
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