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Explore FracTracker’s articles and maps about oil and gas legislation and regulation.

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Methane Matters, but Make Polluters Pay: FracTracker’s Response to Carl Pope

July 3, 2025

In a recent op-ed, Carl Pope called for public subsidies to fix methane leaks in oil and gas infrastructure. While we agree on the urgency of reducing methane, FracTracker Alliance rejects the idea that taxpayers should foot the bill.

How Increased Protective Buffer Zones Could Help Protect 3.6 million Pennsylvanians

March 26, 2025

Learn how proposed buffers around fracking sites could protect 3.6 million residents in Pennsylvania.

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FracTracker Alliance Calls for Independent Science in Pennsylvania

February 28, 2025

FracTracker Alliance criticizes CNX Resources' "Radical Transparency" program, arguing it undermines independent science and public health. We urge Pennsylvania to prioritize unbiased research in fracking regulations amidst the dangers of industry influence.

Can California Energy Policy Move Past its Contradictions?

January 31, 2025

California's energy policy is riddled with contradictions. Explore how the state's climate goals clash with its continued reliance on fossil fuels, carbon capture, and fragmented regulations.

The Supreme Court’s Brackeen v. Haaland Ruling: Tribal Sovereignty, Resource Exploitation, and Future Challenges

December 31, 2024

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On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Haaland v. Brackeen, upholding the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) of 1978. This ruling prevented a broader attack on tribal governance, which could have extended to undermining legal protections over natural resources.

Analyzing Project 2025: Implications for Environmental Policy and Regulation

October 17, 2024

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Project 2025 lays out a vision for reshaping federal policies under the next administration. This proposed shift could have wide-reaching implications for environmental policy and regulation.