Announcing the 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients
Join us online or in Pittsburgh at The Westin Hotel for the 10th annual Community Sentinel Awards presentation on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Entries by FracTracker Alliance
Mapping the Invisible Threat: Emissions from Oil and Gas
Hazardous air emissions in Pennsylvania are often hidden, leaking from abandoned wells, seeping from pipelines, and wafting invisibly into the air. This analysis utilizes new technologies and mapping tools to reveal the full scope of the problem and identify areas of particular concern in the state.
A Closer Look at Risks of the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub
The U.S. Department of Energy’s ARCH2 hydrogen hub project presents substantial risks to the environment and human health and safety.
The Importance of Surveying Rural Landowners in North Dakota on Fracking
There is a need for more research on the human impact of the oil and gas industry in North Dakota, particularly on landowners and farmers, to understand their experiences and address their concerns effectively.
The Power of Misinformation in Blocking Clean Energy Reform
In this article, FracTracker’s Communications Intern Sarah Liez discusses the role of misinformation as an obstacle to clean energy reform and how it stalls initiatives aimed at transitioning to renewable sources of power.
Chevron’s $2.3 Billion Asset Adjustment Raises Questions Amidst Regulatory Changes in California
Information disclosed in Chevron’s 2023 Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2024, suggests Chevron was hoping to eventually offload its idle wells to a limited liability company to avoid the cost of properly decommissioning its wells in California.
Fossil Fashion: How Oil and Gas Fuel the Fashion Industry
Fast fashion relies heavily on synthetic materials and nonrenewable energy sources, leaving behind significant environmental footprints and often involving unethical labor practices.
Staff Spotlight: Katie Jones
As part of FracTracker’s staff spotlight series, learn more about Katie Jones, one of the newest member of the FracTracker team, and what she will be working on with us.
FracTracker Alliance Releases Statement Opposing Governor Shapiro’s Agreement With CNX
FracTracker Alliance Executive Director Shannon Smith releases statement in opposition to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s agreement with natural gas company CNX.
Announcing the 2023 Community Sentinel Awards for Environmental Justice
FracTracker Alliance is pleased announce the recipients of the 2023 Community Sentinel Award for Environmental Stewardship.
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