The cottage along Slope Creek, months after being vacated due to health concerns caused by nearby oil and gas operations. Photo courtesy of Chloe Mankin
Calling for Change: Life on the Fracking Frontlines
Frontline residents of the Ohio River Valley have first-hand experience of the impacts of fracking.
The majority of FracTracker’s posts are generally considered articles. These may include analysis around data, embedded maps, summaries of partner collaborations, highlights of a publication or project, guest posts, etc.
On the Wrong Track: Risks to Residents of the Upper Ohio River Valley From Railroad Incidents
Report finds risks to residents of the Upper Ohio River Valley as a result of an average of over four rail incidents per week in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Matt Kelso, FracTracker Alliance, 2023Digital Atlas: Exploring Nature and Industry in the Raccoon Creek Watershed
Digital atlas of Pennsylvania’s Raccoon Creek unveils a comprehensive exploration of the watershed, emphasizing its ecological richness, recreational offerings, and the multifaceted impacts of industrial activities.
Fertilizer Production in the United States: How Big Ag is Fossil Fueled
Producing nitrogen fertilizer for US cropland depends on cheap and unfettered access to natural gas to fuel the industrial chemical manufacturing process for synthesizing ammonia.
Why Do Houses Keep Exploding in One Pennsylvania Suburb?
An exploration of factors related to oil and gas activity that could contribute to the history of house explosions in Plum Borough, Pennsylvania.
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.
The 2023 Legacy of Heroes Award
FracTracker Alliance and Halt the Harm Network honor the memory of three environmental heroes as part of the 2023 Community Sentinel Awards program.
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.
Oil and Gas Activity Within California Public Health Protection Zones
Assessment shows hundreds of sensitive receptor sites located within 3,200 feet of operational oil and gas wells in California would have been protected if California Senate Bill 1137 had not been challenged by referendum.
Introducing Open-FF: Uncovering Fracking Chemicals
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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