June 7, 2012
North Dakota's Oil Boom Brings Environmental Damage with Economic Prosperity
North Dakota has helped reduce U.S. oil imports but must grapple with millions of gallons of wastewater
Stories by Nicholas Kusnetz
December 9, 2011
EPA: Natural Gas Fracking Linked to Water Contamination
The finding is likely to shape how the U.S. regulates and develops natural gas resources across the eastern Appalachians
November 14, 2011
Gas Drillers Risk Backlash Unless Health Protections Improve
A U.S. Department of Energy panel warns of the environmental and public health toll of current gas drilling practices.
EnvironmentOctober 21, 2011
EPA Plans to Issue Rules for Fracking Wastewater
The federal agency will issue fracking wastewater rules to strengthen state-level standards
HealthSeptember 19, 2011
Science Lags as Health Problems Emerge Near Natural Gas Fields
The health impacts of the aftermath of natural gas production remain largely unexplored
EnvironmentApril 4, 2011
Deteriorating Oil and Gas Wells Threaten Drinking Water Across the Country
Old holes made in search of oil and gas have been abandoned but may be providing paths for contamination to creep up