Tag: fracking
How things got so fracking bad in Ohio
Ohio’s natural gas production has swelled more than 2,200 percent in just seven years. But some residents are reporting polluted air and water as a result.
Fracking study shows toxic chemical exposure 2,000 feet from drilling sites
"Secret exposure to chemicals that our own EPA reports as a potential hazard to human health is unconscionable."
New study says earthquakes in Texas are caused by fracking
So far this year TexNet seismographs have recorded 209 earthquakes, compared to 192 in 2018.
Washington petrochemical plant subsidies would violate federal ‘double dipping’ rules say...
The Port of Kalama methanol plant, if built on the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, would expand North America’s capacity to export products produced by fracked shale gas wells.
Will the fracking revolution peak before ever making money?
Many signs are pointing to the fact that geology — how much oil and gas is present in the shale — will be the defining factor going forward for the U.S. fracking industry.
Another virtual pipeline truck carrying fracked gas crashes in New York....
On Monday around 1:00 a.m., a “Virtual Pipeline” truck carrying compressed natural gas mined from the Marcellus Shale crashed on Interstate 88...
The US is exporting a fracked climate catastrophe
This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story.
Environmentalists demand explanations for “secret” fracking chemicals in Ohio
“People need to know. People have a right to know, and first responders have a right to know if they might be exposed to those types of chemicals.”
Bernie Sanders promises, if elected, all administration members will oppose fracking...
Sen. Bernie Sanders announced yesterday that if elected for 2020 U.S. President, his administration would only be made up of officials who,...
California fights back against Trump administration’s plans to frack and drill...
“We do not want fracking. We do not want new oil wells in San Luis Obispo County.”
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Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
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