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Potential well water contaminants highest near natural gas drilling, UT Arlington study says
University of Texas Arlington 26 July 2013 Media Contact: Traci Peterson, Office:817-272-9208, Cell:817-521-5494, tpeterso@uta.edu A new...
Jul 28, 20132 min read
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Jared Polis sues to stop fracking next to his Weld County property
Boulder congressman seeks restraining order against energy firm Read the article from The Denver Post here: http://www.denverpost.com/bre...
Jul 26, 20131 min read
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Anti-Fracking Activists Celebrate Cancellation of Gas Leases and Drilling Plans in NE Pennsylvania
from Alternet Unprecedented mass lease cancellation occurs near homes of some of fractivism’s most effective mobilizers. Photo Credit:...
Jul 24, 20132 min read
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Disposable workers of the oil and gas fields
If you don’t have a college degree, it’s the best job in the West. Unless you die, unnoticed. Feature story – From the April 02, 2007...
Jul 21, 20131 min read
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INSTITUTE INDEX: Fracking’s dangers for workers
Number of workers employed by the U.S. oil and gas extraction industry: 435,000 Percent of those workers employed by well servicing...
Jul 21, 20132 min read
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Couple denied mortgage because of gas drilling
Brian Smith lives near Marcellus Shale well in Daisytown UPDATED 6:49 PM EDT May 08, 2012 WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. —Brian and Amy Smith...
Jul 21, 20132 min read
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Former Mobil VP Warns of Fracking and Climate Change
Friday, 19 July 2013 00:00 By Ellen Cantarow, Truthout| Interview Few people can explain gas and oil drilling with as much authority as...
Jul 21, 20132 min read
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Federal Judge Allows Chevron to Track Environmental Advocates
SustainableBusiness.com News 07/15/2013 After a 20-year battle, Ecuador’s court ruled against Chevron in the world’s biggest...
Jul 21, 20131 min read
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11,000+ Massachusetts Residents Call for a Fracking Ban
Environment Massachusetts Graphic courtesy of Corporate Europe Observatory This morning, more than 11,000 residents called on Beacon Hill...
Jun 27, 20131 min read
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The Price of Sand
Thursday, 13 June 2013 15:54 By Ellen Cantarow, Truthout | Movie Review YouTube) In the gorgeous countryside of western Wisconsin, along...
Jun 24, 20131 min read
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With Unusual Speed Officials Slap Exxon with Oil Spill Lawsuit. Why?
The suit that state and federal officials recently filed could signal they are especially upset with Exxon’s conduct. It could also be...
Jun 22, 20131 min read
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Fracking Bill Triggers Rift Among Illinois Green Groups
Grassroots activists say they feel ‘betrayed’ by mainstream environmental organizations that helped write the state’s new fracking...
Jun 21, 20131 min read
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Towns Fight to Cement Court Victory on Fracking Ban
Earthjustice: Two towns seeking to keep their local fracking ban on the books are fighting to cement their court victories over the oil...
Jun 15, 20133 min read
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New Report Finds Fracking Poses Health Risks to Pregnant Women and Children
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) today released a new report outlining the health risks to pregnant women and young children...
Jun 15, 20131 min read
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Toxic Fracking Waste Entering Food Supply?
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 4:38 pm Press Release: Organic NZ Thursday, June 6, 2013 ”The practice of dumping toxic oil drilling and...
Jun 12, 20132 min read
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Missouri Lawyer Brings Nuisance Claims to Fracking Arena
By Jim Efstathiou Jr., Andrew Harris & Sophia Pearson – Jun 10, 2013 11:00 PM CT Orlin Wagner/AP A file photo from 2009...
Jun 12, 20132 min read
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Oil Pollution a Bitter Harvest for Illinois Farmers – Los Angeles Times
Environment: State has more than 4,000 abandoned wells, many of whose leaks have harmed soil, water supplies. January 22, 1997|MATT...
Jun 2, 20134 min read
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“We Can Light Our Water on Fire,” Says Fracking Victim
Carroll County, OH: Joe and Dawn live in a part of Ohio that has seen a boom in the gas, oil and shale industry. And with it has come a...
May 31, 20133 min read
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