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Power Plant Locations and Unemployment Rates
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A FracTracker analysis investigates the link between energy infrastructure and economic distress, revealing that U.S. power plants are disproportionately concentrated in counties with high unemployment.

Celebrating 10 Years of Environmental Stewardship: Highlights from the 2024 Community Sentinel Awards
On December 4, 2024, FracTracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network hosted the 10th Annual Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Stewardship.

Pipeline Incidents Are a Daily Occurrence
Pipeline incidents are more common, more dangerous, and more underreported than you might realize. This articles investigates a critical infrastructure system plagued by daily disasters and raises serious questions about data integrity and public safety. Read on to discover the full extent of the problem.

Greenwashed “Security”: The Truth Behind Ireland’s LNG Terminal Plans
Irish communities are fighting back against a proposed fracked gas import terminal. Find out how this battle connects to the US anti-fracking movement and what's at stake for Ireland's energy future.

Environmental Justice Analysis of Oil Extraction in Los Angeles Communities
Oil drilling in Los Angeles disproportionately burdens marginalized communities. This analysis shows elevated poverty and non-white demographics in areas with high well density, exacerbating environmental injustice.

How Increased Protective Buffer Zones Could Help Protect 3.6 million Pennsylvanians
Learn how proposed buffers around fracking sites could protect 3.6 million residents in Pennsylvania.

Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The $760 Billion Lie About ‘Free Market’ Energy
Fossil fuels dominate the U.S. energy market, but not because of free competition. With $760 billion in annual subsidies, oil and gas companies are propped up by taxpayer dollars.

FracTracker Alliance Calls for Independent Science in Pennsylvania
FracTracker Alliance criticizes CNX Resources' "Radical Transparency" program, arguing it undermines independent science and public health. We urge Pennsylvania to prioritize unbiased research in fracking regulations amidst the dangers of industry influence.

Regulatory Gaps and Resistance: The Battle Over Fracking in Southern Illinois
Guest authors Sam Stearns and Tabitha Tripp dive into the complex history of resource extraction in Southern Illinois. Drawing on personal experience and the work of community organizers, they reveal the threats posed by fracking, the failures of regulatory agencies, and the urgent need for environmental justice.

From the Director’s Desk: Let Us Remain Vigilant and Focused
FracTracker Alliance stands firm against attacks on public health, climate data, and environmental justice under the Trump administration. Learn about Project 2025 and our commitment to defending marginalized communities and fighting for a sustainable future.

Can California Energy Policy Move Past its Contradictions?
California's energy policy is riddled with contradictions. Explore how the state's climate goals clash with its continued reliance on fossil fuels, carbon capture, and fragmented regulations.

Data Gaps: A Critical Examination of Oil and Gas Well Incidents in Ohio
Over the past eight years, approximately 2,000 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.