Help Launch the Tap Water Safety Database!
August 31st, 2015 | by Guest Contributor
Take back the tap with EWG's new database about tap water safety. EWG is updating their database, and needs your help.
Browsing the "fracking" Tag
The Health Effects of Fracking that We Should be Talking About
May 5th, 2015 | by Lynn Fang
Countless individuals have experienced related symptoms from exposure to fracking-related chemicals. Common symptoms or complications from those living near fracking sites include
8 Fracking Myths Debunked – Updated
July 16th, 2014 | by Zion Lights
Earlier this year I penned a popular mythbusting guide to hydraulic fracturing, also known as ‘fracking’, the process of extracting [&hellip
What the FRACK? A great video introduction to Fracking!
February 13th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
This awesome little video comes to us from the good people at Earthjustice. Fracking: Things Find a Way, looks at [&hellip
Podcast with Ecologist and Author Sandra Steingraber
February 9th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
The good folks at Earth Justice have just produced this great podcast with ecologist and author Sandra Steingraber, considered by [&hellip
Great Reasons to Celebrate Year 2011!
December 28th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Despite what shortcomings exist in our world, 2011 was a year of hope in action
The Power of Community Organizing: Pittsburgh’s Ban on Fracking
October 7th, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
You have the power to create real change. The citizens of Pittsburgh have banned fracking in their town while also taking away rights to corporate personhood. How can you do the same for your community
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