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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Erica Jackson
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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
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Guest Author
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Guest Author2019-04-24 15:49:052021-04-15 14:56:34Release: The 2019 You Are Here map launches, showing New York’s hurdles to climate leadership
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Kyle Ferrar, MPH
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Kyle Ferrar, MPH2018-12-04 13:32:592021-04-15 14:57:06California’s Oil Fields Add Fuel to the Fire