Upcoming - Shale & Public Health Conference in February


Hi Reader,

The 2026 Shale and Public Health Conference is coming soon, and we want to make sure you don't miss it.

I'm working with the organizers at Physicians for Social Responsibility PA to host an online version of the conference via Zoom if you won't be there in person (Pittsburgh, PA).

This is an important conference with impressive presentations by healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizers. Presentations will examine the intersection of shale gas development and public health impacts.

→ Save Your Spot at the Shale and Public Health Conference 2026

Our Work, Our Health: Building a Future Beyond Sacrifice

Thursday, February 19, 2026

The conference features presentations, sessions, and discussions focused on understanding health risks, environmental concerns, and policy implications related to shale extraction activities.

More details coming soon! For now, see the list of speakers below to get a sense of the value being offers.

Register now to secure your spot and receive updates as they become available.

Speakers at the 2026 Shale and Public Health Conference

Stay tuned for the full presentation schedule and speaker bios!

  • Aaron Barchowsky, University of Pittsburgh
  • Josephine Gingerich, Physicians For Social Responsibility PA
  • Dani Wilson, Cancer and Environment Network
  • Kathleen Nolan, Physicians for Social Responsibility - New York
  • Reid Frazier, Allegheny Front
  • Susan Phillips, WHYY
  • Senator Katie Muth
  • Emily Copeland, Science Communication Network
  • Tracy Carluccio, Delaware Riverkeeper Network
  • Matthew Mehalik, Breathe Project
  • Lauren Minsky, Haverford College
  • Gary Allison, Open-FF; consultant to The FracTracker Alliance
  • Sandy Field, Climate Reality Project: Susquehanna Valley PA Chapter
  • Bilal Motley, Documentary filmmaker
  • Sean O'Leary, Ohio River Valley Institute
  • Kimberly Terrell, Environmental Integrity Project
  • John Stolz, Duquesne University
  • Tonyehn Verkitus, Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania

If you haven't joined the network yet, now is the perfect time - don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates working on these critical issues.

Sincerely,
Ryan Clover

Ryan Clover
Network Facilitator, Halt the Harm Network
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