Gas Stoves Leak Cancer-Causing Chemicals Into Homes, Even When Not In Use
A new study finds natural gas devices may emit potentially hazardous and cancer-causing chemicals, like benzene, into homes and workplaces.
Tag Archives: Natural Gas
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Benzene, Other Toxic Chemicals, May Enter Homes Through Gas Lines: Study
Harvard researchers say they have detected benzene and other potentially cancer-causing chemicals being leaked into homes and businesses through natural gas lines.
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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.
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Pennsylvania Officials Investigate Potential Link Between Fracking And Cancer Cases
Pennsylvania officials are investigating a potential cluster of child and young adult cancer cases and a potential link to hydraulic fracturing.
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Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Area Fracking Operations: Study
A new study warns that children exposed to hydraulic fracturing air pollution in their mothers' womb face an increased risk of congenital heart defects.
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Columbia Gas Explosions Damage Dozens of Homes, Resulting in Widespread Evacuation in Massachusetts
One person was killed and 10 others injured by a series of gas explosions north of Boston believed to have been caused by natural gas line problems.
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Hydraulic Fracturing Should Be At Least 1/4 Mile From Residential Areas: Report
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…
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Living Near Oil And Gas Operations Increases Risk of Cancer, Other Ailments: Study
Living near oil and gas wells increases the risk of health problems due to air pollution, according to the findings of a new study.
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Fracking May Have Negative Effect On Nearby Infants’ Health: Study
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…
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California Gas Leak Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Lung Cancer Aggravation Claim
A California utility faces a wrongful death lawsuit and criminal and civil charges by state officials over an ongoing natural gas leak.
