Conventional Drilling Waste Responsible for Radioactivity Spike in Rivers, Study Shows
The study found high levels of radium in river and stream sediment at levels up to 650 times those found upstream of three industrial sites.
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VIDEO: WHY IS FRACKING WASTEWATER RADIOACTIVE?
Why is the wastewater created during fracking for oil and natural gas—flowback—radioactive? And just where does that dirty, salty wastewater go? Watch the video.
Glitter Spreads More than Holiday Cheer
This time of year, glitter is everywhere: holiday cards, decorations -- and in our waterways.
Industrial Strength: How the U.S. Government Hid Fracking’s Risks to Drinking Water
A pivotal EPA study provided the rationale for exemptions that helped unleash the fracking boom. The science was suppressed to protect industry interests.
Dimock Saga Ends With a Settlement
Two Pennsylvania families have settled a lawsuit against a major natural gas producer, ending an almost decade-long fight over alleged water contamination in the northeast Pennsylvania town of Dimock.
Don’t Eat it: PCB Levels in Fish Prompt Advisory for PA River
State officials issued a “do not eat” advisory for all game fish on the Shenango River in Western...
What Will Keep the Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes? Crank Up the Noise.
In a long-awaited report, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says new measures are needed to prevent Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes.
The Gross Gatherings: A Climate Fight on Chicago’s South Side
Cheryl Watson lives in the house where she grew up and doesn’t want to leave. But regular and...
New Database Shows Pollutants in Most Public Water Systems
The database allows users to search by zip code or their local water utility name– aggregating information from nearly 50,000 public water systems.
A Bold New Vision for Restoring America’s Most Polluted River
A long legacy of industrial pollution has made the Ohio the archetype of a "working" river. But the National Wildlife Federation thinks the Ohio could be transformed into a recreation destination.
