Tag Archives: Benzene

More new evidence of public health risk at drilling sites all over the United States (with awesome diagram of chemical health effects)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by davidjkatz

The evidence documenting the dangers to community health from oil and gas drilling continues to mount. As the shale revolution brings industrial production areas into communities all over the country, more and more people are exposed to increasingly well-documented health … Continue reading →

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New study sheds light on “unknown unknowns” in Uintah Basin, Utah

Posted on October 23, 2014 by davidjkatz

One of the most-read posts on the blog is the disturbing story of the town of Vernal and the Uintah Basin in eastern Utah, where decades of oil and gas exploration have led to terrifying public health problems, and the prospects … Continue reading →

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Betting on 21-85-16. Playing lotto with our future

Posted on June 9, 2014 by davidjkatz

There’s a project being developed down in Louisiana that you probably don’t know about. It’s being put together by a company you’ve probably never heard of. Time to sit up and take notice, because the State of Louisiana is playing … Continue reading →

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The toxins used in oil and gas drilling

Posted on December 12, 2013 by davidjkatz

Because the federal government has chosen not to regulate fracking and states are just beginning to step up to regulation, energy companies are not required to reveal the chemicals they use in the hydraulic fracturing process. Until disclosure requirements change, … Continue reading →

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