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The Power of Misinformation in Blocking Clean Energy Reform
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In this article, FracTracker’s Communications Intern Sarah Liez discusses the role of misinformation as an obstacle to clean energy reform and how it stalls initiatives aimed at transitioning to renewable sources of power.
Mapping PFAS Chemicals Used in Fracking Operations in West Virginia
FracTracker mapped data for a report by Physicians for Social Responsibility that sheds light on the oil and gas industry’s use of hazardous “forever chemicals” in West Virginia.
Empowering Colorado Communities: The Importance of the Community Right to Know Act
Communities in Colorado should be immediately informed of oil and gas spills that increase their health risks. Our analysis shows why public health alerts are particularly important for communities located near extraction operations.
Chevron’s $2.3 Billion Asset Adjustment Raises Questions Amidst Regulatory Changes in California
Information disclosed in Chevron’s 2023 Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2024, suggests Chevron was hoping to eventually offload its idle wells to a limited liability company to avoid the cost of properly decommissioning its wells in California.
Data Gaps: A Critical Examination of Oil and Gas Well Incidents in Ohio
Over the past five years, over 1,400 incidents associated with oil and gas wells occurred in Ohio. Many incidents were not accurately categorized, meaning much of the data understates the severity of records.
Fossil Fashion: How Oil and Gas Fuel the Fashion Industry
Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic materials and nonrenewable energy sources, leaving behind significant environmental footprints and often involving unethical labor practices.
Stop Toxic Threat: A Heavy Industrial Zoning Battle
The Norfolk Southern train derailment in February 2023 ignited a battle for public health, safety, and welfare over 100 miles away in Eaton Township, Ohio.
Where Do We Cross the Line: From Public Service to Public Threat
As industry expands within the primarily residential and agricultural community of Eaton Township, Ohio, community members wonder if the EPA and local government are doing enough to protect human health and the environment.
East Palestine Warning: The Growing Threat From Hazardous Waste Storage
Is the gradual increase in hazardous waste storage and incineration expansion in Eaton Township, Ohio, fueling a preventable future disaster?
Solar Grazing: Connecting Farming Communities and Solar Site Operators
Solar grazing offers a way to maintain farmland in agricultural production and build new, positive relationships between farming communities and solar site operators, which will be important for meeting clean energy climate goals.
Index of Oil and Gas Operator Health in California Shows Risks to State Economy and Taxpayers
Though a handful of California of oil and gas operators continue to produce profitable volumes of oil, the majority of California operators, including the state’s oil and gas major corporations, Chevron, Aera Energy, and California Resources Corporation, are producing very low average volumes of oil per well.
Calling for Change: Life on the Fracking Frontlines
Frontline residents of the Ohio River Valley have first-hand experience of the impacts of fracking.
On the Wrong Track: Risks to Residents of the Upper Ohio River Valley From Railroad Incidents
Report finds risks to residents of the Upper Ohio River Valley as a result of an average of over four rail incidents per week in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Digital Atlas: Exploring Nature and Industry in the Raccoon Creek Watershed
Digital atlas of Pennsylvania's Raccoon Creek unveils a comprehensive exploration of the watershed, emphasizing its ecological richness, recreational offerings, and the multifaceted impacts of industrial activities.
Fertilizer Production in the United States: How Big Ag is Fossil Fueled
Producing nitrogen fertilizer for US cropland depends on cheap and unfettered access to natural gas to fuel the industrial chemical manufacturing process for synthesizing ammonia.
Why Do Houses Keep Exploding in One Pennsylvania Suburb?
An exploration of factors related to oil and gas activity that could contribute to the history of house explosions in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania.
FracTracker Alliance Releases Statement Opposing Governor Shapiro’s Agreement With CNX
FracTracker Alliance Executive Director Shannon Smith releases statement in opposition to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's agreement with natural gas company CNX.
The 2023 Legacy of Heroes Award
FracTracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network honor the memory of three environmental heroes as part of the 2023 Community Sentinel Awards program.
Announcing the 2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Justice
FracTracker Alliance is pleased announce the recipients of the 2023 Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship.
Oil and Gas Activity Within California Public Health Protection Zones
Assessment shows hundreds of sensitive receptor sites located within 3,200 feet of operational oil and gas wells in California would have been protected if California Senate Bill 1137 had not been challenged by referendum.
Introducing Open-FF: Uncovering Fracking Chemicals
Open-FF is an open-source project that transforms the FracFocus data into an easier-to-use resource to help researchers, interested community members and activists find what they need about fracking chemicals.
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