Great Websites for More Information
These websites are great sources for news articles related to fracking and climate change, mapping of gas well sites, scientific information, and more. Check them out, and arm yourself with knowledge!
EcoWatch
"EcoWatch is the nation's leading environmental news site engaging millions of concerned citizens every month. We are leading the charge in using online news to drive fundamental change to ensure the health and longevity of our planet. EcoWatch provides original content from a team of reporters and features insights from prominent environmental and business leaders. News is also curated from more than 50 media partners, and we amplify the message of hundreds of environmental and science organizations from around the world. EcoWatch is a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member."
"EcoWatch is the nation's leading environmental news site engaging millions of concerned citizens every month. We are leading the charge in using online news to drive fundamental change to ensure the health and longevity of our planet. EcoWatch provides original content from a team of reporters and features insights from prominent environmental and business leaders. News is also curated from more than 50 media partners, and we amplify the message of hundreds of environmental and science organizations from around the world. EcoWatch is a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member."
FracTracker
"FracTracker Alliance studies, maps, and communicates the risks of oil and gas development to protect our planet and support the renewable energy transformation."
"FracTracker Alliance studies, maps, and communicates the risks of oil and gas development to protect our planet and support the renewable energy transformation."
NPR StateImpact
"StateImpact Pennsylvania is a collaboration between WITF and WHYY. Reporters Marie Cusick and Susan Phillips cover the fiscal and environmental impact of Pennsylvania’s booming energy economy, with a focus on Marcellus Shale drilling. Read their reports on this site, and hear them on public radio stations across Pennsylvania. This collaborative project is funded, in part, through grants from the Heinz Endowments and William Penn Foundation."
"StateImpact Pennsylvania is a collaboration between WITF and WHYY. Reporters Marie Cusick and Susan Phillips cover the fiscal and environmental impact of Pennsylvania’s booming energy economy, with a focus on Marcellus Shale drilling. Read their reports on this site, and hear them on public radio stations across Pennsylvania. This collaborative project is funded, in part, through grants from the Heinz Endowments and William Penn Foundation."
Oil & Gas Threat Map
"The Oil & Gas Threat Map shows that oil and gas air pollution isn’t someone else’s problem, it’s everyone’s problem. Until very recently there were no limits on oil and gas methane pollution. So it’s no surprise that the oil and gas industry is the United States’ largest methane polluter.
What might be a surprise: along with methane, oil and gas extraction often releases other air pollution that can harm health, like benzene – a known carcinogen. The Map was created to make aware the public and decision-makers that this type of air pollution is a ubiquitous health threat that should be addressed with strong government standards. And that eliminating existing methane standards comes at the expense of the health and air that governments are obliged to protect."
"The Oil & Gas Threat Map shows that oil and gas air pollution isn’t someone else’s problem, it’s everyone’s problem. Until very recently there were no limits on oil and gas methane pollution. So it’s no surprise that the oil and gas industry is the United States’ largest methane polluter.
What might be a surprise: along with methane, oil and gas extraction often releases other air pollution that can harm health, like benzene – a known carcinogen. The Map was created to make aware the public and decision-makers that this type of air pollution is a ubiquitous health threat that should be addressed with strong government standards. And that eliminating existing methane standards comes at the expense of the health and air that governments are obliged to protect."
Post-Gazette Power Source
"PowerSource is a companion resource to a weekly print section highlighting the region’s diverse energy industry — and putting that news into context. The purpose is to allow the Post-Gazette team of Business staff experts to dive deeply into the region’s natural gas, coal, nuclear and alternative energy sectors aided by our award-winning photographers and graphic designers. PowerSource also features interactive graphics and videos, energy stock quotes, and breaking news from Western Pennsylvania and beyond that has been culled from staff reporting, wire services and social media."
"PowerSource is a companion resource to a weekly print section highlighting the region’s diverse energy industry — and putting that news into context. The purpose is to allow the Post-Gazette team of Business staff experts to dive deeply into the region’s natural gas, coal, nuclear and alternative energy sectors aided by our award-winning photographers and graphic designers. PowerSource also features interactive graphics and videos, energy stock quotes, and breaking news from Western Pennsylvania and beyond that has been culled from staff reporting, wire services and social media."
PSE Healthy Energy
"PSE Healthy Energy is a multidisciplinary research and policy institute focused on the adoption of evidence-based energy policy. PSE Healthy Energy provides scientific information to help identify reasonable, healthy, and sustainable energy options. We put our mission into practice by integrating scientific understanding across multiple disciplines, including engineering, environmental science, and public health. We generate, translate, and disseminate scientific research to promote the adoption of evidence-based energy policies."
"PSE Healthy Energy is a multidisciplinary research and policy institute focused on the adoption of evidence-based energy policy. PSE Healthy Energy provides scientific information to help identify reasonable, healthy, and sustainable energy options. We put our mission into practice by integrating scientific understanding across multiple disciplines, including engineering, environmental science, and public health. We generate, translate, and disseminate scientific research to promote the adoption of evidence-based energy policies."
Public Herald
"Co-founded in 2011 by investigative journalists Joshua Pribanic and Melissa Troutman, Public Herald’s mission is two-fold: truth + creativity. Our work uses investigative journalism and art to empower readers and hold accountable those who put the public at risk. Our initial focus was to reveal the stories of a ‘silent’ war in the largest natural gas field in the United States – the Marcellus Shale – where victims are buried by regulatory officials, politicians and mainstream media too timid or too indebted to tell the true story about natural gas fracking. Public Herald released the investigative documentary Triple Divide in 2013 and has published dozens of online, multimedia reports about the human and environmental rights abuses from fracking development in Pennsylvania. Where injustice prevails, there we’ll put our resources. So far, our resource has been you – the public – and we thank you."
"Co-founded in 2011 by investigative journalists Joshua Pribanic and Melissa Troutman, Public Herald’s mission is two-fold: truth + creativity. Our work uses investigative journalism and art to empower readers and hold accountable those who put the public at risk. Our initial focus was to reveal the stories of a ‘silent’ war in the largest natural gas field in the United States – the Marcellus Shale – where victims are buried by regulatory officials, politicians and mainstream media too timid or too indebted to tell the true story about natural gas fracking. Public Herald released the investigative documentary Triple Divide in 2013 and has published dozens of online, multimedia reports about the human and environmental rights abuses from fracking development in Pennsylvania. Where injustice prevails, there we’ll put our resources. So far, our resource has been you – the public – and we thank you."
Shalefield Stories
"Shalefield Stories is a volunteer, collaborative project by concerned citizens. This publication provides a voice to individuals and families who have been impacted by the recent oil and gas development in their area. Our aim is to educate the public and our representatives through our first-hand shared experiences, testimonials and the most up-to-date information and research. We collaborate with public health researchers, environmental organizations, and grassroots groups to provide support and aid to affected individuals and families in Western Pennsylvania through our non-profit organization, Friends of the Harmed, a project of the Thomas Merton Center. Donations collected from the distribution of this book help provide that assistance."
"Shalefield Stories is a volunteer, collaborative project by concerned citizens. This publication provides a voice to individuals and families who have been impacted by the recent oil and gas development in their area. Our aim is to educate the public and our representatives through our first-hand shared experiences, testimonials and the most up-to-date information and research. We collaborate with public health researchers, environmental organizations, and grassroots groups to provide support and aid to affected individuals and families in Western Pennsylvania through our non-profit organization, Friends of the Harmed, a project of the Thomas Merton Center. Donations collected from the distribution of this book help provide that assistance."
Southwestern PA Environmental Health Project
"The Environmental Health Project (EHP) is a nonprofit public health organization that assists and supports residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond who believe their health has been, or could be, impacted by unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD, or 'fracking').
EHP’s team includes medical professionals, community service professionals, and public health scientists who are available to assist individuals and communities in many ways:
While governmental agencies and other institutions are beginning the extensive research required to help determine adverse health and environmental impacts on regions affected by UOGD, this type of research takes a long time to conduct. We know people need information and help now!"
"The Environmental Health Project (EHP) is a nonprofit public health organization that assists and supports residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond who believe their health has been, or could be, impacted by unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD, or 'fracking').
EHP’s team includes medical professionals, community service professionals, and public health scientists who are available to assist individuals and communities in many ways:
- EHP’s onsite Nurse Practitioner is available for exams and consultations with people who think their health may be compromised by nearby UOGD activities. Clients can be seen by appointment in our local office or in their homes. Our Nurse Practitioner also provides referrals, helps clients navigate the health care system, and consults with environmental health specialists.
- EHP is also a resource center for information related to UOGD activities. Our staff is available by appointment in the office and by phone to address concerns residents have about their environmental conditions. We will answer questions, provide guidance, and steer people toward other resources when possible. EHP also provides limited air and water quality monitoring devices to qualified residents.
While governmental agencies and other institutions are beginning the extensive research required to help determine adverse health and environmental impacts on regions affected by UOGD, this type of research takes a long time to conduct. We know people need information and help now!"