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Permitting Aggregate Mines in Michigan Poses Very Serious Consequences
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Varying across municipalities, mine permitting in Michigan can bring very serious consequences. This is the second of a two-part series.
A Guide to Petrochemicals, the Fossil Fuel Blindspot
A complete guide to the social, environmental, and economic risks associated with the petrochemical industry in the United States
New Trends in Drilling Permit Approvals Take Shape in CA
FracTracker's recent analysis finds that California's drilling permit approvals have slowed since last October, but not across the board. This trend only applies to permits for new drilling and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) wells.
Oil and Gas Drilling in California Legislative Districts
FracTracker has been working with grassroots organizations to inform legislators and locals about oil and gas extraction in their districts, including maps and tables of the infrastructure in their areas.
Ten Things I learned from Taking Break Free From Plastic’s Toxic Tours
FracTracker's Erica Jackson outlines ten things she learned in Break Free From Plastic's virtual Toxic Tours.
New Report: Fracking with “Forever Chemicals” in Colorado
A report by PSR provides evidence that oil and gas companies have been using dangerous PFAS "forever chemicals" in CO wells.
Environmental Health Fellowship Opening – Summer 2022
FracTracker is accepting applications for a paid Environmental Health Fellowship in summer 2022. Interested graduate students, apply today!
Permitting Aggregate Mines under Michigan’s Zoning Enabling Act
This guest article outlines the role of local government in determining Michigan's frac sand permitting and explores how decisions can vary.
Introducing: FracTracker’s comprehensive new Pennsylvania map!
FracTracker's new Pennsylvania oil and gas well map displays conventional and unconventional wells and violations as of January 12, 2022.
A Community Sentinel’s leadership continues: Melissa Troutman since 2019
2019 Community Sentinel winner Melissa Troutman shares with FracTracker what she has been up to since winning the Sentinel award.
Congratulations to the 2021 Community Sentinels!
The 2021 Community Sentinel Awards include John Beard, Jr., Veronica Coptis, Travis London, and Love Sanchez.
Upper Ohio River in Beaver County: Impact of Petrochemical Facility Discharge on the Community and What’s Behind This Long Battle
The petrochemical industry on the Ohio River regularly discharges wastewater into the river, toxic pollution harmful to public and environmental health.
Petrochemical Toxics in the Ohio River Watershed
A look at the petrochemical industry’s footprint in the Ohio River Watershed and how much toxic pollution is discharged into waterways.
New Letter from Federal Regulators Regarding how the Falcon has Been Investigated
FracTracker received a letter from federal regulators with news on Shell's Falcon Pipeline investigation, but many concerns still remain.
US Army Corps Muskingum Watershed Plan ignores local concerns of oil and gas effects
Local stakeholders' concerns about the environmental and health impacts of oil and gas in the Muskingum Watershed of Ohio have been minimized or excluded by the US Army Corps' environmental assessment.
Fracking Wastewater Concerns Resurface on Pennsylvania Roads as the DEP Undergoes an Evaluation of Coproduct Determinations
Though a 2018 legal win resulted in a statewide ban on the practice, unauthorized brine spreading in PA continues. Guest post by Fair Shake.
Oil and gas companies use a lot of water to extract oil in drought-stricken California
FracTracker details the disproportionate amounts of water used by the oil and gas industry in CA and recommends that Gov. Newsom take action.
Southeastern Texas Petrochemical Industry Needs 318 Billion Gallons of Water, but the US EPA Says Not So Fast
The US EPA is moving to turn off the tap to Texas’ petrochemical operators that are demanding exorbitant water quantities where there are none.
Chickahominy Pipeline project tries to exploit an apparent regulatory loophole
Local communities are skeptical of the Chickahominy Pipeline company, which plans to build a supply line through five Virginia counties. With no track record and very little experience in pipeline construction, the company's capacity to take on this project is questionable.
Map Update on Criminal Charges Facing Mariner East 2 Pipeline
FracTracker mapped the 21 locations and over 120 violations by Energy Transfer Partner since Mariner East 2 Pipeline construction began.
Paid Data & GIS Internship Positions Available for Spring 2022
FracTracker Alliance is offering two paid data & GIS internship positions starting in February 2022. Apply today!
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