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A closer look at hydraulic fracturing in the West
April 11, 2013 2:55 PM
RIFLE, Colo. (AP) - Three hours west of Denver, across the Continental Divide, the Rocky Mountains begin the long transition into high desert plateaus. This sparsely-populated land is dotted with ranches and small towns that were once local hubs for mining the rich minerals found under the earth. But over... more » -
Experts: Some fracking critics use bad science
July 22, 2012 12:37 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) - In the debate over natural gas drilling, the companies are often the ones accused of twisting the facts. But scientists say opponents sometimes mislead the public, too. Critics of fracking often raise alarms about groundwater pollution, air pollution and cancer risks, and there are still many uncertainties.... more » -
Cancer Society wants carcinogens removed from environment
October 28, 2009 4:21 PM
The American Cancer Society is calling for a reduction in cancer-causing toxins we can't help but be exposed to on a daily basis. Carcinogens may be found in our water, food, personal care products and the air we breathe, according to a new Cancer Society report released Wednesday. That's... more » -
Lead poisoning found in 968 children in China
October 13, 2009 2:33 PM
Nearly 1,000 children in a central Chinese province have tested positive for excessive lead in their blood, state media reported Tuesday, the latest of several lead poisoning cases involving thousands of children across the country. After reports of large-scale lead poisoning in neighboring Shaanxi province, the health bureau in... more »
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