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Fracking site unleashes radioactive water into Pa. creek

October 4, 2013 By Blake Skylar

In the latest incident of environmental poisoning caused by fracking, a wastewater treatment facility in Pennsylvania is spewing radioactive water into the local Blacklick Creek.

Texas towns run dry as private water trumps public need

August 27, 2013 By Kelly Sinclair

Texas law allows landowners to pump as much water from their wells as they choose - with few restrictions - even if part of that water is siphoned from other landowners or neighboring towns.

$EPA fines ExxonMobil subsidiary for fracking spill$

EPA fines ExxonMobil subsidiary for fracking spill

July 23, 2013 By Blake Skylar

It has also ordered the company to invest at least $20 million in an improved fracking wastewater management system, which would prevent future incidents.

$Across the U.S., anti-fracking groups speak out$

Across the U.S., anti-fracking groups speak out

October 23, 2012 By Blake Skylar

From the western U.S. to the East Coast, new grassroots coalitions are forming to protest one of today's most significant environmental hazards - the natural gas extraction process known as fracking.

$Is the fracking industry bribing professors?$

Is the fracking industry bribing professors?

September 27, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The University of Texas plans to organize experts to review a report on fracking after learning that the professor who wrote it is in the pocket of the natural gas industry.