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Workplace accidents high in hydraulic fracking towns

Hydraulic fracturing or fracking has boomed in cities throughout the U.S., including in Pennsylvania. While there are still concerns over the environmental safety of hydraulic fracking, another issue has been added to the debate. A new study found that towns with hydraulic fracking operations for oil and natural gas have lead to an increase in… Read more

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Pennsylvania Workers Warned about Exposure to Silica

Fracking is becoming more and more common throughout the United States, as new sources of oil and gas are being discovered. Many of these deposits are located in difficult to reach places, meaning that extensive effort is needed to extract the resources. For some workers, this can mean exposure to dangerous materials that may lead to… Read more