January 4, 2012

January 4, 2012

Health Effects of Fracking for Natural Gas Need Study, Says CDC Scientist

By Alex Wayne, Bloomberg News

Hydraulic fracturing or fracking, a drilling method that uses water, sand and chemicals to release natural gas from wells, should be studied for its health effects on people and food sources, said a top official …

January 4, 2012

Toxic Chemicals Released During Oil and Gas Operations

Damascus Citizens for Sustainability

Pollutants such as Arsenic, Hydrogen Sulfide, and Mercury, and Volatile Organic Compounds such as Acetone, Benzene, and Toluene are known to be used in the gas extraction process. Click here to view the known negative health

January 4, 2012

Oil and Gas Drilling Within Allegheny National Forest

The Allegheny National Forest region has been significantly fragmented by rampant oil and gas drilling. This slideshow documents these impacts. All of the photos are within the Allegheny, though some of the photos could be private in-holdings within the national …

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