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 […]
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 […]