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How Does Hydraulic Fracturing Impact on Infant Health?

While some local communities find hydraulic fracturing as benefiting the local economy, a new study shows the hidden health risks to infants born to mothers living within 2 miles of a hydraulic fracturing site. There is no doubt that hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, has turned small towns into energy capitals. However, what is ...

December 17, 2017

Troy Oakes

Earthquakes at Fracking Sites May Indicate Larger Tremors to Come

Researchers have developed a new technique that can be used to monitor the seismic activities around fracking operations that may help to reduce the likelihood of larger and potentially damaging earthquakes at fracking sites from occurring. The tiny tremors, which are caused by hydraulic fracturing of natural gas near the surface, may be an indication ...

December 16, 2017

Troy Oakes