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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…

FracTracker released our improved multimedia platform of fracking imagery for your convenient use. You can easily view, download, and share photos and videos of oil, gas, and petrochemical impacts. We’ve made it easy for you to find what you need within over 1,800 photos, GIFs, and videos of the various aspects of fossil fuel industries and activities.…

A privately owned fracked gas plant in New York State is generating energy to power an energy-intensive bitcoin mining operation. They also want to use a freshwater lake for plant cooling, affecting the temperature of the lake, fish viability, and surrounding ecology. This webinar features guests from Missoula Montana to speak about the impacts of…

The waste products from oil and gas development are highly radioactive and pose dangerous risks to human health and the environment. These wastes are often stored in injection wells, which can potentially lead to earthquakes, leaks and contamination of local water sources and other issues. While states like Ohio have traditionally taken this waste for…