Tag Archives: fracking

Nov 16

Polluted water, shaken not stirred

Evidence is starting to appear that hydrofracking causes earthquakes in addition to polluting groundwater. The gas companies are already whining that the regulations are too strict, of course, but at some point you have to ask if the benefits don’t … Read More

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Jul 14

State Fracking Rules Could Allow Drilling Near New York City Water Supply Tunnels

Hydrofracking has an alarming tendency to permanently pollute underground water supplies yet the NYS DEC has drafted rules that could allow fracking near NYC water tunnels. Millions of people rely on this water supply and it’s already in trouble due … Read More

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May 10

Fracking Is Fouling Drinking Water

In case you thought that “hydrofacking” could possibly be considered a good idea, the National Academy of Sciences has published a study that confirms that fracking contaminates groundwater supplies. Everyone else is just shaking their heads and stifling the desire … Read More

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