Climate Change

Learn about the climate impacts of the oil and gas industry through FracTracker articles, maps, and imagery.

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.

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