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PA DEP Approves Unusual “Mineral Brine” Well in Erie County, Raising Concerns About New Regulatory Loophole

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Media Advisory: PA DEP Approves Unusual “Mineral Brine” Well in Erie County, Raising Concerns About New Regulatory Loophole. FracTracker appeals permit, citing unresolved questions about testing and sale of highly saline subsurface water that can contain radium, metals, and other contaminants
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Campaign Update: Progress on FracTracker’s Community Air Monitoring Projects

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New updates from FracTracker’s community air monitoring initiatives, including sensor deployments, air sampling, and ongoing work with frontline communities in the Ohio River Valley.
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From Coal Plant to AI Campus: FracTracker Documents Construction at Homer City

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FracTracker documented early construction and demolition activity at the former Homer City coal plant, now being redeveloped into a fracked gas-powered AI and high-performance computing campus in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
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An update on Southwest Detroit Industrial Impacts: The Zug Island Ruling

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Federal court orders DTE Energy to pay $100M for Clean Air Act violations at EES Coke on Zug Island, marking a major win for Southwest Detroit residents; appeal ongoing.
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Introducing the New FracTracker U.S. Data Centers Tracker Dashboard

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FracTracker’s updated Open U.S. Data Centers Tracker documents the rapid expansion of data centers nationwide, with new data on project status, scale, and impacts on energy systems and communities.
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FracTracker’s New Data Tool Visualizes Shell’s Pollution, Violations, and Malfunctions Ahead of Permit Public Hearing

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FracTracker’s new tool reveals emissions, violations, and pollution impacts from Shell’s Monaca petrochemical facility ahead of public hearings.
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Howell Township Data Center Win: $1B Project Withdrawn After Community Meeting on Energy and Infrastructure Impacts

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Howell Township residents organized a community panel with over 200 attendees to discuss the energy and infrastructure impacts of a proposed data center. After the meeting, the proposal was withdrawn and the township enacted a six-month moratorium.
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LNG tankers docked at Sabine Pass LNG, LA on the Gulf Coast. Photo credit: Ted Auch, 2023.

LNG 101: A Guide to Liquefied Natural Gas

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Comment Opposing the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) – Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Application (SAW-2024-01961)

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FracTracker Alliance strongly opposes the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project and its Clean Water Act permit application.
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Railroad tracks near Chieftain Sands, Cheek, WI frac sand processing site

Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0050: Comment Opposing LNG by Rail Transport

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FracTracker Alliance urges PHMSA to maintain the federal prohibition on transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail.
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Threats of Permitting New Liquefied Natural Gas Terminals in the Pacific Northwest

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The Pacific Northwest is emerging as a frontline for petrochemical expansion, with new proposals for LNG terminals, pipelines, and transport routes.
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