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Fracking

Business Science

America’s Radioactive Secret

Oil-and-gas wells produce nearly a trillion gallons of toxic waste a year. An investigation shows how it could be making workers sick and contaminating communities across America.

Justin Nobel Rolling Stone Jan 2020 35min Permalink

The Beginning of the End of the World

A “reckless” fracking company, poisoned springs, and a family forced to buy water at Walmart.

Eliza Griswold The Intercept Jul 2018 20min Permalink

Business

The Incredible Rise and Final Hours of Fracking King Aubrey McClendon

He made billions. He lost billions. He was fired as CEO of the company he created. And on March 2, just hours after he was accused of rigging oil deals, he died in a one-car crash.

Bryan Gruley, Joe Carroll, Asjylyn Loder Businessweek Mar 2016 15min Permalink

Science

What's Killing the Babies of Vernal, Utah?

A midwife, a rash of stillbirths and miscarriages, and a town whose economy depends on fracking.

Paul Solotaroff Rolling Stone Jun 2015 25min Permalink

Science

The Deluge

The impact of the oil and gas booms taking place all over the world, and our future on fossil fuels.

Vince Beiser Pacific Standard Mar 2013 25min Permalink