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The Sickening Toll of Fracking in Pennsylvania

WebUnder Pennsylvania law, fracking operations can get as little as 500 feet away from homes. Fracking’s proximity to homes, schools, farms, hospitals, and …

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Now We’re Fracked: Fracking’s Public Health Crisis

WebDepartment of Health workers were given a list of “buzzwords” associated with fracking and other environmental hazards (like “cancer cluster”, “hair falling out” and “skin rash”) and …

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What Do PFAS Have to do With Fracking

WebThe use of PFAS in fracking creates additional avenues for potential human exposure through air and water contamination. Wastewater disposal poses another …

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Why Are PFAS in Our Food and Water

WebVol. 178. August 2023 at abstract. and in New Jersey, over 70 percent of public water supplies have PFAS levels above the EPA’s health advisory limits. 7 …

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Fluoride in Drinking Water May Be Harming Our Children. We …

WebFluoride in drinking water has been a controversial issue, but new research is washing away its image as a safe measure for dental health. It may be doing more harm …

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Guide to Safe Tap Water and Water Filters

WebPotential health effects of any contaminant detected at a level that violates the EPA’s health standard; An educational statement for people with weakened immune …

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Lead: A Lurking Threat in Drinking Water

WebMillions of people in the United States are exposed to lead from their drinking water.1 Lead is a dan-gerous neurotoxin that can harm every major system of the human body. Young …

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Genetically Engineered Food: Human Health Risks

WebHuman Health Risks GMO crops are engineered by transferring genetic material from one organism into another to create specific traits, such as making a plant resistant to …

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90+ Enviro, Health, Community Groups Call for Ban on CO2 …

WebAs health professionals, we are well aware that liquefied CO2 is corrosive, accident prone, and behaves as a terrible asphyxiant that can acidify lung tissue on …

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FRACKING AND THE FOOD SYSTEM

WebSince the fracking boom emerged a few years ago, we have seen countless negative impacts on our food system. Fracking fluid spills have sickened and killed livestock and …

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The Relationship Between Water Shutoffs and COVID-19

WebExisting water shutoff protections have protected human health and helped slow the spread of novel coronavirus. Since March 2020, when the outbreak of the …

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A Safe, Sustainable Food System Food & Water Watch

WebWe work to protect people’s health, communities, and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests. Food & Water Watch …

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Fluoride in Drinking Water FAQ 1.

Webpublic health. The 2006 National Research Council (NRC) report found that the enforceable fluoride level does not protect children against health effects.14 By comparison, the …

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Understanding Food Labels

WebFor all other foods (milk, eggs, and non-animal food products), the “natural” label is virtually meaningless. Fresh. Contrary to what you might expect, the label “fresh” …

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10 Years After Flint Water Crisis, Much Action Still Needed Across

WebThursday, April 25 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Flint, Michigan water crisis, one of the most devastating drinking water catastrophes in recent U.S. history. On …

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We Must Hold Iowa Accountable For Failing To Protect Public Water

WebWe work to protect people’s health, communities, and democracy from the growing destructive power of the most powerful economic interests. Food & Water Watch …

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How to Stop a Gas Power Plant: Our Victory in Woodbridge, NJ

WebPublished Nov 20, 2023. Climate and Energy. Our victory stopping CPV’s fracked gas plant in Woodbridge is a huge win for environmental justice communities and the climate. …

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Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act

WebAnnapolis, MD — Today, the Maryland legislature gave final approval to the Maryland Essential Workers’ Protection Act, which will now go to the Governor for his …

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Do Farm Subsidies Cause Obesity

WebThe paper concludes that the public health and health care communities can find common ground with the family farm community by moving beyond the focus on subsidies and …

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New Shell Plant Brings Pollution and Plastic. We’re Fighting Back.

WebThis beast is Shell Polymers Monaca, a plastic-producing ethane cracker plant. Shell promised it would bring new jobs and new business, but since opening in the …

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