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What the frack? Even 60 Minutes and CSI are concerned about fracking
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for natural gas is hurting people and local economies across the U.S. Read more >
October 20, 1944: We Didn’t Start The Fire–Gas Did
Today marks the 66th anniversary of a natural gas explosion that killed 131 people, decimating a chunk of Cleveland’s east side and leaving an indelible mark on the state of Ohio—just one in a long line of natural gas and fuel pipeline disasters that have plagued the Midwestern fuel transportation hub and the rest of the U.S. Read more >
A Closer Look at Controversial “Fracking” Natural Gas Drilling
This week’s edition of the PBS program NOW investigates a controversial process to drill for natural gas: In the debate over energy resources, natural gas is often considered a “lesser-of-evils”. While it does release some greenhouse gases, natural gas burns… Read more >
Yep, There’s Something in the Water
The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was created to ensure protection of the public’s drinking water supply. BUT, not all processes that introduce pollutants into water are being supervised right now. In fact, since 2005, the process of hydraulic fracturing—used… Read more >
