Reports & Research

SAFE RESOURCE LiBRARY

Research You Can Use

SAFE has collected scientific studies, government reports, technical information, and independent research on fracking and fossil-fuel development for more than a decade. Explore these resources to learn more about the potential impacts on our health, water, environment, communities, and Southern Illinois.

HEALTH RESEARCH

Explore scientific and medical research on health concerns associated with fracking and oil and gas development.

WATER RESEARCH

Research on drinking water, groundwater, surface water, spills, wastewater, and disposal.

AIR & CLIMATE

Studies and reports concerning air pollution, methane emissions, and climate impacts.

WASTE & RADIOACTIVITY

Information about produced water, drilling waste, disposal, and radioactive materials associated with oil and gas development.

EARTHQUAKES

Research on induced seismicity and its relationship to oil and gas operations and wastewater disposal.

ECONOMICS & PROPERTY

Research concerning property, landowners, community costs, jobs, tourism, and other economic impacts.

Research Closer to Home

SAFE has collected reports, geological information, regulatory materials, research, and other resources specifically related to oil and gas development in Illinois and Southern Illinois..

Illinois & Southern Illinois

EXPLORE ILLINOIS & SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RESEARCH →

Compendium of Scientific, Medical, and Media Findings Demonstrating Risks and Harms of Fracking and Associated Gas and Oil Infrastructure,
The human health effects of unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD): A scoping review of epidemiologic studies
Executive Summary, Hydraulic Fracturing Study – Final Assessment 2016