#FightForChemicalSafety Campaign
January 24, 2023
Originally published on EWG’s Enviroblog The fight for chemical safety is on! Toxic chemicals affect all our lives and the health of our families – … More ›
January 23, 2023
You’ve probably heard about fracking, a process used to extract natural gas from rock below the earth’s surface. And you might have wondered why so many people arguing about it.
What is fracking? Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, involves drilling a well into shale rock formations thousands of feet deep then injecting it with a slurry of water, sand, and chemicals. The high pressure of the injections fracture the surrounding rock and release the natural gas trapped there. One side—the energy companies—say it’s a safe way to obtain cheap domestic supplies of clean energy. The other side—public health advocates and others—says fracking is a dangerous and unsustainable practice that isn’t worth its high environmental costs.
It’s also unsafe for our families and our kids. Here’s why:
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January 24, 2023
Originally published on EWG’s Enviroblog The fight for chemical safety is on! Toxic chemicals affect all our lives and the health of our families – … More ›
January 22, 2023
By Megan Boyle More than 20 million Americans came together in 1970 for the inaugural Earth Day. Much has changed in the 45 years since then, but … More ›
January 21, 2023
By Megan Boyle Compost requires three essential components: 1) brown matter, which provides carbon; 2) green matter, which provides nitrogen; and 3) … More ›