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In southeast Ohio, state and local officials fight over the future of injection wells

The Ohio Newsroom·February 2, 2026

Marietta’s city council passed a resolution asking the state for a three-year moratorium on injection well activity within Washington County.

Energy Water

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Ohio senator failed to disclose ties to well companies, complaint alleges

Statehouse News Bureau·January 29, 2026

Environmental advocates claim that Sen. Brian Chavez pushed legislation that would benefit him and his family, and failed to disclose financial ties to at least five oil and gas companies.

Frack Waste Water

A small sign reads, "No more injection wells in Washington County," in the window of a city building that has a sign for the Washington County Republican Headquarters.

Why some Ohio residents fear injection wells will pollute their drinking water

The Ohio Newsroom·January 29, 2026

Residents in Marietta, Ohio, are concerned that two injection wells to store waste from oil and gas drilling could pollute the city's aquifers.

Energy Latest Stories Water

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Fracking produces a lot of wastewater. Millions of gallons of it are stored under eastern Ohio.

The Ohio Newsroom·January 26, 2026

Some residents in Marietta, Ohio, are concerned that an injection well for fracking wastewater could contaminate the drinking water. To understand how that could happen, we’re breaking down the science.

Energy Water

Ohio selects company to frack wildlife area, public voices opposition

Julie Grant·January 15, 2026

An Ohio commission approved a Texas-based company to frack Leesville Wildlife Area, as public objects to longer leases at hearing.

Climate Change Energy Latest Stories

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Ohio landfills take drilling waste, but don’t track or test much of it

Julie Grant·December 4, 2025

Our investigation with Inside Climate News reveals the lack of oversight of drilling waste moving through Ohio landfills, potentially putting waterways at risk.

Energy Frack Waste Pollution Water

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As a longtime fracking activist moves on, his concerns about the industry persist

Julie Grant·July 9, 2025

Ted Auch, formerly of FracTracker, an advocacy group that analyzes the risks of oil and gas development, wants to work on changing laws and the impacts of dark money.

Energy Health Pollution Your Environment Update

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Ohio opens more state land for fracking, then police officer physically prevents a reporter from asking questions

Julie Grant·May 6, 2025

A state commission approved new acreage for fracking in one wildlife area, and delayed action on thousands of additional acres. Then police physically prevented a reporter from talking with the commission chair.

Conservation Energy

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As fracking at Ohio’s largest state park gets underway, how the industry has changed this rural county

Julie Grant·March 20, 2025

Fracking has become a "daily life thing" in Guernsey County, where Salt Fork State Park is located. Activists and supporters weigh in on the changes.

Conservation Economy Energy

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Ohio investigating well pad fire that led to evacuation of residents

Julie Grant·January 3, 2025

Thursday evening, a Gulfport Energy well pad in Antrim, Ohio, exploded and burned for more than 18 hours, leading to the evacuation of residents and a road closure.

Energy Pollution

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