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Fracking Creates Record-Setting Earthquakes in California & Oklahoma
Environmental Tide in Favor for a Ban on Fracking The people have spoken. Fracking causes earthquakes. And with people, I mean scientists, geologists, journalists and academics all agree, hydraulic fracturing/fracking has not only caused more frequent earthquakes in Oklahoma, the United Kingdom, but also in California as well. The problem is now pushing Oklahoma lawmakers to take a stand. The New York Times recently reported: "On Monday, the state Corporation Commission asked well operators in a Connecticut-size patch of central Oklahoma to reduce by 40 percent the amount of oil and gas wastes they are injecting deep into the earth.
The Water Crisis in Flint Providing Undeveloped Communities a Voice
[av_heading heading='St. Joseph, Sebring, Flint and Cities Nationwide Bring Awareness to Contaminated Water ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The Flint Water Crisis has put the environment, and people in the center of the 2016 Presidential Election. Hillary Clinton recently visited with the people in Flint during her time on the campaign trail. The New York Times reported that Hillary Clinton spoke at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan, on Sunday, February 7. She gave a brief speech during the service with the residents of Flint. “I am here because for
The Porter Ranch Gas Leak Negative Effects on Climate Change
[av_heading heading='Overall Health Concerns with Underground Natural Gas Storage Facilities ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The leak was first detected on October 23, 2015. It has now spewed more than 4.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas into the atmosphere. According to the Los Angeles Times, crews are drilling a relief well to seal off the damaged one, with work expected to be completed by late February. The LA Times also shared an insightful quote from John Herner on the negative direction the gas leak has taken with climate change.