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Fracking chemicals suppress sperm count

From Fortune magazine: "Researchers found that fracking chemicals damage the reproductive health of male mice. A new study shows that chem…

Started by Paul Heckbert

91 Nov 9, 2015
Reply by Den

Cardiovascular hospital admissions higher in fracking areas

"Research released Wednesday from the University of Pennsylvania found that as more wells were drilled in Northeastern Pennsylvania, hospit…

Started by Paul Heckbert

49 Oct 6, 2015
Reply by Dan

database of complaints to DEP

Public Herald has scanned, mapped, and shared a number of citizens' complaints made to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protect…

Started by Paul Heckbert

13 Sep 28, 2015
Reply by John Smith

Birth defects near oil and gas wells

A study of 125,000 births in Colorado: “What we found was mothers with the most [oil or gas] wells around their homes, and closest to their…

Started by Paul Heckbert

77 Sep 25, 2015
Reply by paleface

NY physicians warn about compressor stations' pollution

"Concerned about the potential health effects from compressor stations and other infrastructure connected to the shale gas industry, some l…

Started by Paul Heckbert

16 Aug 20, 2015
Reply by Barry D

Benzene and other pollutant levels in Barnett Shale groundwater

A research study found benzene and other toxic volatile organic compounds at dangerous levels in some groundwater wells close to Barnett Sh…

Started by Paul Heckbert

0 Jun 22, 2015

Undisclosed industry funding prompts correction of fracking paper

In scientific research papers, it's good to know the author's funding source. http://retractionwatch.com/2015/05/08/undisclosed-industry-f

Started by Paul Heckbert

5 Jun 4, 2015
Reply by Rich

Radioactivity in fracking wastewater

radio discussion of radioactivity in fracking wastewater: http://harryshearer.com/le-shows/may-24-2015/ and an article in the journal "Sci…

Started by Paul Heckbert

13 May 30, 2015
Reply by Barry D

China smog video that received 200 million views

The documentary "Under The Dome" about smog in China received 200 million views in a few days before it was banned in China. China's air po…

Started by Paul Heckbert

11 Mar 27, 2015
Reply by frederick smith

heavy metals pollute the soil in China

A news story today: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304626304579507040557046288?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonli

Started by Paul Heckbert

51 Apr 25, 2014
Reply by Mike Fulper

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