How Fracking Threatens Our Water, Air, & Climate
Fracking puts human health at risk by polluting air and water and contributing to climate change.
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Fracking Puts Colorado’s Organic Farmers Under Siege
When Alison and Jason Gannett moved into their North Fork Valley home in Colorado, their plan was to produce all of their food in their very own organic garden, but a year later that dream is in jeopardy as natural gas companies are looking to drill near their land.
Why Natural Gas Drilling Threatens Our Clean Water Future
Natural gas gets a lot of press as being a clean energy solution, and in some ways that’s true. Natural gas vehicles, for example, emit far fewer emissions than traditional fossil fuel cars. The trouble with natural gas isn’t so much related to usage but to how we get that gas out of the ground in the first place.
Natural Gas Exploration Threatens Clean Water
Natural gas gets a lot of buzz these days as a clean alternative to oil. Unfortunately, while it may be a clean-burning fuel, a popular new extraction method is causing horrible water pollution in areas near drill sites. Residents in areas near fracking sites have been able to set their tap water on fire. The …