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Marcellus Formation

Shale gas pipes

Fracking is on the rise in Pennsylvania. So are radon levels. Are the two connected?

Environment

Pennsylvania homes have high levels of radon, a substantial risk factor for lung cancer. Is the fracking boom makings matters worse? Scientists aren’t quite sure.

Water treatment tub in PA

Can fracking solve the problem of polluted mine water in Pennsylvania?

Environment
Fracking in PA

Fracking often gets blamed for water problems, but it’s not a clear cut case

Environment
Fracking tower in PA

Here’s another complication for fracking — radioactive waste

Environment
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Is Fracking Making People Sick?