• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2014
Offshore Frackers Must Report Chemicals Dumped in the Pacific, EPA Rules

Offshore Frackers Must Report Chemicals Dumped in the Pacific, EPA Rules

The reporting requirement will come into effect on March 1, 2014

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2014
Thousands Gather in Albany, NY to Protest Fracking

Thousands Gather in Albany, NY to Protest Fracking

The protest took place during Governor Cuomo's State of the State address

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 8th, 2014
Fracking Protesters in the UK Superglue Themselves to Hydraulic Fracturing Sites

Fracking Protesters in the UK Superglue Themselves to Hydraulic Fracturing Sites

Greenheads in the country are becoming more imaginative everyday

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 4th, 2014
Exxon Subsidiary Faces Criminal Charges over 2010 Fracking Waste Spill

Exxon Subsidiary Faces Criminal Charges over 2010 Fracking Waste Spill

The company is accused of illegally dumping over 50,000 gallons of fracking waste water

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 20th, 2013
Replacing Coal with Natural Gas Saves Water, Investigation Reveals

Replacing Coal with Natural Gas Saves Water, Investigation Reveals

This holds true even when water lost to hydraulic fracturing is taken into account

Protesters “Accidentally” Park Bus in Front of IGas Drilling Site

Protesters “Accidentally” Park Bus in Front of IGas Drilling Site

This is the second anti-IGas protest in just a few days

Fracking Chemicals Linked to Endocrine Disruptions

Fracking Chemicals Linked to Endocrine Disruptions

Study lists 11 chemicals used in fracking as endocrine disruptors

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2013
The City of Dallas in Texas Bans Fracking Within Its Limits

The City of Dallas in Texas Bans Fracking Within Its Limits

The Dallas City Council issued the ban this past Wednesday

Massachusetts Might Become the Second State in the US to Ban Fracking

Massachusetts Might Become the Second State in the US to Ban Fracking

Bill aims to ban this practice for 10 consecutive years

Pope Francis Is Against Fracking

Pope Francis Is Against Fracking

The Pope was recently photographed holding anti-fracking T-shirts

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 6th, 2013
Fracking Wastewater Could Soon Be Moved on Waterways in the US

Fracking Wastewater Could Soon Be Moved on Waterways in the US

US Coast Guard proposes that fracking water be transported by barge across the country

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 3rd, 2013
Elevated Levels of Radioactivity Found at Fracking Waste Disposal Site in Pennsylvania

Elevated Levels of Radioactivity Found at Fracking Waste Disposal Site in Pennsylvania

Dangerous levels of salts and metals have also been found at this site

Watch: Nuns in Central Kentucky Protest Fracking, Plans to Build New Oil Pipeline

Watch: Nuns in Central Kentucky Protest Fracking, Plans to Build New Oil Pipeline

The Sisters of Loretto say their only concern is saving their heritage

Mora County in New Mexico Officially Bans Fracking

Mora County in New Mexico Officially Bans Fracking

This community is the first in the US to roll out such a piece of legislation

Fracking Threatens Quality of German Beer

Fracking Threatens Quality of German Beer

Brewers want high officials to do their best in protecting high-quality water sources

Picture of the Day: Light Pollution Caused by Fracking As Seen from Space

Picture of the Day: Light Pollution Caused by Fracking As Seen from Space

Satellite images made public by NASA show North Dakota's light pollution

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2012
Pro-Fracking Researcher Quits After Conflict of Interests Is Revealed

Pro-Fracking Researcher Quits After Conflict of Interests Is Revealed

C. Groat writes report in favor of fracking, fails to mention money ties with the industry

 
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