Fatal truck accidents on the rise in fracking communities Hydraulic fracturing, more commonly known as fracking, is a booming industry around the United States, but the growth isn’t without criticism. Many believe the negative side effects, including property damage, water contamination and released gases, outweigh the benefits. New studies are regularly completed to highlight discoveries associated with fracking. For example, […]
New side effect discovered in controversial fracking practice
New side effect discovered in controversial fracking practice Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, isn’t without notoriety. The practice is riddled with objections and complaints from those affected. Communities near wells experience chemical exposures and contaminated water supplies, among other risks. Amidst all the negative publicity, a new threat emerged following a study by the National Institute […]
Fracking at the Pittsburgh airport to begin this month
Fracking at the Pittsburgh airport to begin this month Discussions began last year regarding oil and gas drilling at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Allegheny County owns the more than 9.000 acres where the airport is located and the area is rich with layers of natural gas. For the struggling airport, the approval was more […]
Texas communities fight back against benzene emissions
Texas communities fight back against benzene emissions Oil refineries bring economic growth to the areas they inhabit, but residents question whether the boom is worth the price. For those living along the 54-mile stretch of coast between Galveston and Houston, the health risks currently outshine the benefits. This area is lined with city-like refineries and […]
PA fracking damaged water supplies more than 200 times in six years
PA fracking damaged water supplies more than 200 times in six years After years of withholding information, the Department of Environmental Protection released a spreadsheet outlining where oil and gas negatively affected water supplies in Pennsylvania communities. The damaged supplies mark a small percentage compared to the amount of oil and gas wells drilled since […]
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production
Groups ask Apple to end benzene use in production Some of our favorite products are created with chemicals harmful to the workers in production. Apple and Samsung, two major providers of smart phones, use a known carcinogen in their factories and 80 human rights and environmental groups from 27 countries say it’s time to stop. The […]
Fracking site releases unsafe amount of cancer-causing benzene
Fracking site releases unsafe amount of cancer-causing benzene The subject of fracking is met by strong opinions either for or against. While many believe it’s an excellent way to release natural gas, others feel it’s too dangerous and the consequences too severe. Typical arguments against fracking claim it can pollute the water supply if the acidic […]
First fracking trial results in $3 million verdict
First fracking trial results in $3 million verdict Approximately 15 million people in the United States live within a mile from a fracking site, causing many lawsuits against corporations for a variety of issues, including contaminated drinking water and resulting health issues. While most are settled out of court, a Texas family fought and won […]
West Virginia Oil & Gas Drilling Explosion Sends Five to Hospital with Burns
West Virginia Oil & Gas Drilling Explosion Sends Five to Hospital with Burns An explosion at a natural gas well near New Milton, WV on July 7 injured eight people. Five workers were taken to the hospital to be treated for burns. The explosion may be tied to a faulty pump. The pump was used […]
Leukemia
LEUKEMIA Have you been diagnosed with leukemia? If you have and you worked in a factory type environment where you were exposed to benzene we may be able to recover money for you. Benzene is a colorless sweet smelling liquid that was used in places like chemical plants as part of the ingredients for what […]