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Fracking in America leading to possible mass heavy metal contamination

As reported by Wisconsin Public Radio, three years ago water samples taken from ponds at frac sand mines in the state showed concentrations of heavy metals that were many times higher than state groundwater recommendation standards (see how frac sand is manufactured here ). ... In 2013, when researchers from DNR sampled water used by companies to wash frac sand, the agency did not ask whether metals from mines could be contaminating drinking water....

Consumer demand is drying up, leaving shelves at big-box retailers overstocked with things nobody wants

“Even our mighty railroads are reporting a 3% year-to-date decline in volumes across the board, with only carloads of coal, chemicals and “stone, sand and gravel” (aka, frac sand) increasing,” Premack says. "...

Oil and gas companies use 40-plus toxic chemicals near California homes, schools and hospitals

The cement additive, which is used for making so-called "frac sand," holds underground cracks open so that oil and gas can be transferred into wells. "...

EPA report concludes that natural gas 'fracking' causes groundwater contamination

In order to release oil and gas from reserves in shale rock, fracturing equipment forces a fluid mixture of water, sand, and proprietary chemicals into the ground at incredible force, which breaks up the rock and releases the fuel. ... Follow real-time breaking news headlines on Natural gas at FETCH.news The world of independent media, all in one place. - More news on natural gas Report highlights how natural gas "fracking" is causing earthquakes While EPA shuts down coal plants in the USA, ...

Residing near fracking sites have quadruple the risk of asthma, new study finds

This drilling technique uses a mixture of water, sand and chemicals at high pressure to crack rock and unearth multiple oil deposits more quickly, and over a greater horizontal distance. ... Sources include: Philly.com BMJ.com FracFocus.org - Search on GoodGopher.com GoodGopher.com is the new search engine for truth seekers. "...

Fracking runoff often leaves wastewater too toxic to be reused for drinking... so it's being dumped on our farmland instead

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, entails injecting water, sand and various chemicals underneath the ground to stimulate the flow of gas so that it can be extracted and sold. ... Analysis by FracTracker Alliance discovered that 11 percent of organic farms in North America are situated in areas that are affected by fracking. "...