Learn about a new mobile reporting app by Protect PT, created to monitor pollution and provide resources to people affected by industry harms. ​We’ll discuss the role of reporting in our efforts to fight oil & gas. Check out the app at report.protectpt.org

Ohio River Valley Institute (ORVI) released a poll showing voters across demographics are deeply concerned about impacts of gas drilling, support increased industry regulation. This event was an advance discussion with Joanna Kilgour (executive director) and Eric de Place (research fellow) from ORVI on the implications of this data and its impact on our efforts to…

​Attorney Rob Bilott had just become partner at a corporate defense firm, representing chemical companies… But then he learned that a company he represented was knowingly poisoning people in Parkersburg West Virginia. ​He decided to risk everything and take on the case, which revealed one of the deadliest coverups in American history. The film Dark…

Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) released an expose’ on the use of PFOA and PFOS chemicals in more than 1,200 wells. These are often called “forever chemicals” because they are dangerous to human health and do not break down. The bombshell report released today by HHN leaders (and long-time network participants) is a must read…

​Learn how anti-protest bills, preemption laws, and voter suppression not only silence the voices of local communities but also perpetuate the fossil fuel and plastics crisis. ​Hear from our speakers how through advocacy, education, and organizing they are working to protect the power of the people over the interests of plastic and petrochemical corporations. Join…

We had a great webinar this week!  Special thanks to our presenters Chris and Laura, as well as our moderator Ned. Here is the full presentation replay. Links provided as references and resources by the presenters: EHP’s EDCs and Shale Gas Development Handout Review co-authored by Laura, Chris, and colleagues that summarizes their mouse cell…

In partnership with A-Z Impacts of Plastics HHN hosted the event, “Tackling the A-Z Impacts of Plastic: Students Taking On Petrochemicals (STOP)” on Monday, May 17th from 7-8:30pm EST. Learn how Appalachian youth are utilizing the arts, intersectional organizing, and community building to build power in their communities and change the narrative around extraction in…

In March EHN.org published the ground-breaking results of “Fractured,” a two-year investigation into pollution leaching from fracking fields to the bodies of residents nearby. In the weeks since, EHN.org’s reporting team, led by Kristina Marusic, has reached out to Pennsylvania politicians seeking a response. And several did: 35 signed on to a letter urging Pennsylvania…