Climate Change
It’s unequivocal – fracking and its associated operations release greenhouse gasses that cause climate change. Specifically, fracking operations release large quantities of methane – which traps heat at roughly 84 times the rate of carbon dioxide. Explore our resources that bust the bridge fuel myth and expose the dangerous climate impacts of the industry.
Explore the articles and maps listed below to learn more.
FracTracker Climate Change Articles
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Kyle Ferrar, MPH2021-11-09 14:59:182021-11-09 21:31:59Oil and gas companies use a lot of water to extract oil in drought-stricken California
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Karen Edelstein2021-08-02 17:05:372022-01-04 10:48:28The world is watching as bitcoin battle brews in the US
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Erica Jackson2021-05-27 17:57:282021-05-28 09:53:57Pennsylvania Conventional Well Map Update
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Shannon Smith
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Shannon Smith2020-06-29 11:04:372021-04-15 14:16:43Testimony to PA DEP on Control of Methane & VOC Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Sources
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Erica Jackson2019-11-24 13:59:482021-04-15 14:55:35The Circular Economy: What it means for Fracking and Plastic
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Erica Jackson2019-05-16 11:39:262021-04-15 14:56:31The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet