Tag Archives: Ohio

New study finds toxic air pollution in Ohio’s most heavily fracked county

Posted on June 17, 2015 by davidjkatz

(Editor’s note 7/16/2016: This study has been withdrawn.) A peer-reviewed study published by scientists from Oregon State University and the University of Cincinnati in the journal Environmental Science & Technology reveals that emissions generated by fracking operations may be exposing … Continue reading →

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A personal story: Jaime Frederick, Coitsville, Ohio

Posted on September 4, 2014 by davidjkatz

This personal story is one of a series on this blog chronicling the impact of the oil and gas boom on the lives of people all over North America. You can see other personal stories in our series by clicking here. … Continue reading →

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A personal story: Kip Gardner, Carroll County, Ohio (with video)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by davidjkatz

“It’s disappointing that private corporate interests can trump my rights as a landowner. I’m worried that I’ll be forced into an undesirable lease that does not protect my land or my ability to farm in the future,” -Kip Gardner Telling … Continue reading →

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