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$Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?$

Quakes rattle Texas: fracking disposal wells to blame?

August 9, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Seismologists have concluded that wastewater disposal wells from fracking are causing the unpleasant phenomenon, adding new controversy.

$First national anti-fracking rally in D.C.$

First national anti-fracking rally in D.C.

August 6, 2012 By Loretta Roberson And Rick Roberson

"Stop the Frack Attack" was the clear message sent by some 5,000 protesters at the first national demonstration against hydraulic fracturing held in front of the Capitol Building.

$Study suggests fracking wastes could poison drinking water$

Study suggests fracking wastes could poison drinking water

July 10, 2012 By Blake Skylar

According to a new scientific study, salty fluids rich with minerals in parts of Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale are seeping thousands of feet upward, right into drinking water.

$National rally to demand end to frack attack$

National rally to demand end to frack attack

July 6, 2012 By Blake Skylar

After a recent report that New York officials are considering allowing fracking to take place, environmental activists have announced they are fighting back.

$Study exposes fracking’s poisonous effects$

Study exposes fracking’s poisonous effects

May 11, 2012 By Blake Skylar

Now, concerns about the safety of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale have skyrocketed, in light of a recent scientific study.