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May 12, 2015

Evaluating a Groundwater Supply Contamination Incident Attributed to Marcellus Shale Gas Development

Download the full study as a pdf Read more on this story in the New York Times Introduction High-volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF) has revolutionized the oil […]
May 8, 2015

New Look at BTEX: Are Ambient Levels a Problem?

Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) may have endocrine disrupting properties at exposure levels below EPA safe levels by Ashley L. Bolden, Carol F. Kwiatkowski and […]
April 19, 2015

EPA Loophole Allows Streams of Wastewater in Wyoming

Environmentalists challenge permits that result in dumping of toxic chemicals on tribal land By Elizabeth Shogren, High Country News, April 14, 2015 The Environmental Protection Agency […]
April 12, 2015

Rise of Deadly Radon Gas in PA Buildings Linked to Fracking

Disturbing correlation found between unusually high levels of radon gas in mostly residences and oil and gas production via fracking By Ariana Eunjung Cha, The Washington […]
April 11, 2015

The Economic Benefits and Costs of Frac-Sand Mining

A report on Frac-Sand Mining in West Central Wisconsin prepared for Wisconsin Farmers Union, Wisconsin Towns Association and the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Executive […]
April 9, 2015

The Link Between Fracking and Oklahoma's Quakes Keeps Getting Stronger

Over the last few years, Oklahoma has experienced an insane uptick in earthquakes. By Kevin Drum, Mother Jones, April 6, 2015 Over the last few years, […]
April 4, 2015

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Racketeering Suit Against Chesapeake Energy

Lawsuit alleges the company conspired with subsidiaries it formed to overcharge leaseholders By Terrie Morgan-Besecker, Scranton Times-Tribune, April 2, 2015 A federal judge has denied Chesapeake […]
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