12 results

• Hydraulic Fracturing Causes Massive Groundwater Contamination in California: Study

  October 28, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that wastewater chemicals from hydraulic fracturing operations in California are migrating into local drinking water supplies, potentially posing health risks for nearby residents.

• Living Near Natural Gas Flares May Increase Risks Of Preterm Births: Study

  July 16, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  Flares from hydraulic fracturing sites may be linked to an increased risk of premature birth, UCLA scientists warn.

• Pennsylvania Officials Investigate Potential Link Between Fracking And Cancer Cases

  December 31, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Pennsylvania officials are investigating a potential cluster of child and young adult cancer cases and a potential link to hydraulic fracturing.

• Hydraulic Fracturing May Carry Serious Health Risks For Nearby Residents: Investigative Report

  July 31, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  An investigative report links hydraulic fracturing practices to a myriad of health problems for those who live nearby.

• Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Area Fracking Operations: Study

  July 26, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that children exposed to hydraulic fracturing air pollution in their mothers' womb face an increased risk of congenital heart defects.

• Hydraulic Fracturing Should Be At Least 1/4 Mile From Residential Areas: Report

  August 30, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report indicates that experts believe hydraulic fracturing operations should be a minimum of a quarter mile away from homes and businesses, based on what's known so far about the health risks.

• Fracking May Have Negative Effect On Nearby Infants’ Health: Study

  December 19, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Living close to a hydraulic fracturing well while pregnant may increase the risk of giving birth to a child with low birth weight, according to the findings of a new study.

• Health Problems from Fracking Lead to Call For Monitoring By Medical Community: JAMA Editorial

  October 24, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A JAMA editorial calls for the medical community to closely follow the potential health effects of hydraulic fracturing operations.

• Natural Gas Fracking Wells May Cause High-Risk Pregnancy, Premature Birth for Area Residents: Study

  October 12, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Women who live near hydraulic fracturing operations are more likely to be labeled as a high-risk pregnancy and deliver their children early, according to a new study.

• Pregnant Women Near Fracking Wells Face Birth Defect Risks: Study

  September 9, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study raises further concerns about the safety of living near hydraulic fracturing wells, suggesting that there may be a link between fracking and birth defects for children born in the area.