WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge on Friday halted nearly 300 oil and gas leases on a large...
Fracking linked to increased hospitalizations for skin, genital and urinary issues in Pennsylvania
Rashes, urinary tract infections, and kidney stones requiring hospital stays are more common in areas with more drilling, according to...
US groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thought
Photo: A groundwater well near Estancia, New Mexico. Credit: Debra Perrone The U.S. groundwater supply is smaller than originally thought,...
Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shells
Photo: The Elliptio complanate freshwater mussel, one of the two species used in the experiment. Credit: Westcott Phillip Elevated concentrations...
Gulf of Mexico oil spill much worse than thought, federal lawyers say
This April 10, 2011 picture shows a rig and supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of...