Living Near Fracking Sites Could Triple the Risk of Childhood Leukemia, Researchers Warn
A new study warns that children living near hydraulic fracturing operations face an increased risk of leukemia.
Tag Archives: Hydraulic Fracturing
-
-
Report Finds 1.4M Pennsylvanians Live Within “Threat Radius” Of Oil and Gas Wells Amid Hydrofracking Concerns
A new interactive map warns that millions of Americans and thousands of schools and communities live within the so-called "threat radius" of oil and gas wells, where they face a…
-
Hydraulic Fracturing Exposure Could Increase Risk of Preterm Births, Researchers Warn
A new study links living near hydraulic fracturing site may increase a woman's chance of giving birth preterm or having a baby with low birth weight, Canadian researchers warn.
-
Study Finds Toxic Chemicals In Hydrofracking Wastewater
A new study warns of dangerous chemicals found in wastewater releases from hydraulic fracturing which can include lead, atrazine and uranium.
-
Living Downwind of Hydrofracking Sites Increases Risk of Death for Elderly Residents: Study
A new study reveals that elderly residents living near hydrofracking wells and other unconventional oil and gas mining operations face an increased risk of death.
-
Hydraulic Fracturing Causes Massive Groundwater Contamination in California: Study
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.
-
Hydraulic Fracturing Worker’s Lawsuit Alleges Firefighting Foam Exposure Led to Prostate Cancer
A recently filed lawsuit alleges a hydraulic fracturing industry worker contracted prostate cancer due to exposure to firefighting foams used near oil extraction operations.
-
High Volume Fracking Banned In Delaware River Basin Due To Health Risks
The Delaware River Basin Commission has banned all high-volume hydraulic fracturing along the river, saying the oil and gas extraction operations pose environmental and health risks to the 17 million…
-
Hydraulic Fracturing Linked To Heart Problems: Study
A new study suggests air pollution from fracking operations in Pennsylvania are increasing hospitalizations among residents suffering from heart failure.
-
Living Near Natural Gas Flares May Increase Risks Of Preterm Births: Study
Flares from hydraulic fracturing sites may be linked to an increased risk of premature birth, UCLA scientists warn.
