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• Hydraulic Fracturing Lawsuits Filed Over Earthquakes

  August 13, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Several lawsuits have recently been filed blaming the energy industry for a series of damaging earthquakes which scientists blame on hydraulic fracturing.

• New Study Strengthens Links Between Fracking and Earthquakes

  May 9, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of new studies link hydraulic fracturing and wastewater wells to an increase in the number of earthquakes nationwide.

• Hydrofacking Linked to Small Earthquakes in Ohio: Report

  April 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Ohio has passed new drilling regulations after a report linked hydraulic fracturing to a number of small earthquakes.

• Link Between Hydrofracking and Earthquakes Identified in Study

  July 16, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report suggests that hydraulic fracturing and industrial wastewater disposal injection wells appear to be increasing earthquake activity in the U.S.