hydraulic fracturing
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Harvard Study Finds Link Between Fracking and Premature Deaths
We know for a fact that fracking sucks for people and literally poisons the area where it occurs. So many of us have seen terrifying videos of rivers and other bodies of water on fire, and reports of seemingly healthy people suddenly plagued with headaches, random nosebleeds, and rashes. Now, a new study has linked…
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‘Forever Chemicals’ From Fracking Are the Nightmare Nobody Asked For
In a mashup of two environmental dangers, fracking has been producing PFAS. For at least a decade, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allowed oil companies to use certain chemicals for fracking, even though the agency knew they could degrade into PFAS — a group of highly toxic chemical compounds — over time.
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California Just Can’t Quit Fracking
California is often hailed as a leader of U.S. climate action due to its fuel efficiency standards, renewable energy goals, and other environmental regulations. It’s even made big, splashy announcements like ending new gas-powered car sales by 2035.
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The EPA Finally Admits That Fracking Contaminates Drinking Water
A new report by the US Environmental Protection Agency concludes that hydraulic fracturing is capable of contaminating drinking water at virtually every stage in the process. The admission won’t sit well with President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to expand the controversial practice.