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Introducing Open-FF: Uncovering Fracking Chemicals

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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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Pennsylvania Watersheds at Risk: Water Supply Decline

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Watersheds in Pennsylvania are at risk for water supply issues in the coming years as a result of fracking activities that are threatening the quality and quantity of fresh water.
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Pennsylvania Watersheds at Risk: Ecological Degradation

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State designated waters in Pennsylvania are protected from pollution, but not from oil and gas related water withdrawals. This analysis shows watersheds in the state are at risk for ecological degradation due to fracking.
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Pennsylvania Watersheds at Risk: Drought and Fracking

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In Pennsylvania, fresh water used in the fracking process is typically drawn from surface water sources such as streams and rivers. This analysis shows the amount of water used for fracking in the state is increasing every year.
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How Spills, Holes, and Cracks Release Fracking Chemicals Into the Environment

FracTracker dives into how toxic fracking chemicals and waste products enter our environment through accidents, spills, and equipment failures, and the impact on Pennsylvania communities.
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Transitioning to Clean Energy: The Success of Solar Tompkins and HeatSmart in New York State

Peer-to-peer and neighbor-to-neighbor promotion and education helped pioneer a model for adoption of clean energy in New York State communities.
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Studies Reveal Health Impacts from Fracking in Pennsylvania

Studies in Pennsylvania find strong associations between hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and health risks, including respiratory issues and increased risk of childhood cancer.
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The Evolution of Environmental Regulation: A Case Study of Sackett v. EPA

The SCOTUS decision in Sackett v. EPA has significant implications for wetland protection and the future trajectory of environmental regulation in the United States.
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Urge EPA to Strengthen Standards for Chemical Plants

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The EPA has proposed updates to several of the rules that regulate chemical manufacturing plants, which could protect the health of communities and workers by creating new air monitoring requirements and controls for roughly 227 sites.
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Widespread, Lingering Impacts of Norfolk Southern Warrant an Emergency Response

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Hundreds of reports from the frontlines prove that the impacts of the disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, warrant an emergency response.
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Visualizing Pollution: Corpus Christi Data Dashboard

The Corpus Christi Data Dashboard is a comprehensive map viewer that visualizes air and water quality data in Corpus Christi, Texas, utilizing FLIR imagery videos, air and water pollution monitor data, and facility locations.
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Assessment of Oil and Gas Well Ownership Transfers in California

A report by FracTracker Alliance finds that more comprehensive bonding requirements are necessary to protect the state of California from being left financially accountable for the plugging and abandonment of tens of thousands of orphaned oil and gas wells.
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