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Methane Matters, but Make Polluters Pay: FracTracker’s Response to Carl Pope

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In a recent op-ed, Carl Pope called for public subsidies to fix methane leaks in oil and gas infrastructure. While we agree on the urgency of reducing methane, FracTracker Alliance rejects the idea that taxpayers should foot the bill.
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Shell Polymers Monaca: 17.9 Billion Pounds of Emissions and Repeated Violations in Pennsylvania

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Dashboard data shows how Shell’s emissions, regulatory violations, and proximity to sensitive community sites pose serious public health concerns in Beaver County, PA.
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Plum Borough Rejects Fracking Waste Injection Well After Public Pushback

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Plum Borough’s Zoning Hearing Board unanimously rejected Penneco Environmental Solutions’ proposal for a second fracking waste injection well.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greenwashed “Security”: The Truth Behind Ireland’s LNG Terminal Plans

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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