The High Cost Of Cheap Gas Sneak Preview: Botswana's Gas Rush @JeffreyBarbee

Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Watch this trailer and excerpt from the full investigation into the latest science behind the fracking industry, from the gas fields of America to the deserts of Africa.
While South Africa is hotly debating gas extraction in the Karoo desert, Botswana has quietly opened up vast areas, including delicate ecosystems, to unchecked development. This can have serious impacts on the rights of the people and the health of the ecosystems they depend on.
This film uncovers what America's export of fracking and natural gas technology means to southern Africa and the global community. Although it brings short term benefits to a few, damage to water resources, dangerous air pollution and contamination of plants and animals are the dirty secrets of this industry.
Discover the hidden costs of the riches promised by cheap gas.
Find the Whole Story:
facebook.com/TheHighCostofCheapGas

$The High Cost Of Cheap Gas Sneak Preview: Botswanas Gas Rush Watch this trailer and excerpt from the full investigation into the latest science behind the fracking industry, from the gas fields of America to the deserts of Africa. While South Africa is hotly debating gas extraction in the Karoo desert, Botswana has quietly opened up vast areas, including delicate ecosystems, to unchecked development. This can have serious impacts on the rights of the people and the health of the ecosystems they depend on. This film uncovers what Americas export of fracking and natural gas technology means to southern Africa and the global community. Although it brings short term benefits to a few, damage to water resources, dangerous air pollution and contamination of plants and animals are the dirty secrets of this industry. Discover the hidden costs of the riches promised by cheap gas. Find the Whole Story: https://www.facebook.com/TheHighCostofCheapGas$

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