Hello Reader, There are two events this week I wanted to make sure you knew about. The first is a report release on the economic analysis of a so-called "Chemical Recycling" plant. Then there's a follow-up event Thursday about applying this research in other communities. Again, industry promises economic growth, when in reality they are maximizing profits while burdening communities with pollution, health harms, and destroying opportunity for other forms of development. Both events include...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, A campaign in Pennsylvania is calling for Health-Based Protective Buffers from Fracking. Likely you've heard about this – but maybe you haven't. Either way, this next webinar is the perfect opportunity to learn about the call to establish state-wide minimum setback distances for fracking. → Learn more and register here Safeguard Our Backyards: Join the Campaign for Health-Based Protective Buffers from Fracking Wednesday, September 24th The Marcellus shale industry has been allowed...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Accessing critical environmental data shouldn't require navigating through dozens of government websites and deciphering inconsistent formats. FracTracker has developed powerful tools that bring scattered public information into standardized, searchable interfaces – making vital data accessible to everyone. Join us for this practical workshop where we'll demonstrate two groundbreaking data portals that put critical information at your fingertips. Whether you're a researcher,...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi friends, If you haven't reviewed the calendar lately, now's a good time. There are a number of meetups and events coming up. Tomorrow, I'm hosting a brief orientation to HHN for anyone new to the network that wants to get looped into the efforts to address chemical transparency issues in the oil and gas industry. Here they are, including details about this week’s meetup: ✨ 8/14 — Action Meetup: Secret Chemicals (and HHN Orientation Session) Join us to continue our important discussion...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, The presenters who brought you the report on Colorado's chemical reporting crisis are going to be presenting a follow-up event two months after the report was released. At this event, you have a chance to get updates on what's happened since the report released and discuss points of intervention with other leaders. Action Webinar for Oil & Gas Chemical Disclosure Tuesday, July 15th (RSVP required) Our health remains at risk from industry non-compliance with chemical disclosure...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Here's your link to the recording, the full report, related coverage, and followup discussion. Today the report "Oil & Gas Chemicals Still Secret in Colorado" was released by Physicians for Social Responsibility Colorado, Sierra Club, and FracTracker Alliance. We had an amazing turn out with 253 people registered! 📹 Access the Recording, Report, Map, Coverage The replay, along with a link to the report and related coverage is now available here and will soon be shared by partner...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Join Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania (PSR PA) for a critical conversation on worker safety in the oil and gas industry—specifically, the unseen risks faced by workers managing wastewater from fracking and drilling operations. Too often, workers are not fully informed about the hazardous and radioactive materials they handle on the job. This lack of transparency puts their health—and the wellbeing of their families and communities—at serious risk. This is a...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello , I'm excited to share our next webinar – which is an interactive demo of the FracTracker Mobile App! Join us to take a tour of the app and discuss example use cases for leaders and community groups. This tool is designed to help community members track, document, and take action on oil, gas, and petrochemical development in their neighborhoods. Whether you're new to environmental advocacy or an experienced organizer, this app provides essential resources for understanding and...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, How do we plan the most effective interventions? What tools will help provide a big picture analysis that’s informed by community rights? Tomorrow’s webinar features Meagan Niebler from Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services who is sharing a dynamic, user-friendly tool to identify effective levers for action. You’re invited to come check it out! Wednesday, March 12th Community Democracy in Action Clean Air, Water, & Livable Spaces Register Here This is part of the Community...
9 months ago • 2 min read
