Pregnant women, mothers, and their babies are at particular risk from toxic chemical exposures that can lead to infertility, miscarriage, impaired learning and intellectual development, birth defects, respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. Despite these warnings, the fracking industry continues its rush to develop new fracking sites across the country. The oil and gas industry is the only industry in the U.S. that is allowed to “inject hazardous materials-unchecked” directly into or adjacent to underground drinking water supplies. Despite the risks, fracking has been largely exempted from federal environmental laws.

CEH continues to educate communities on the dangers of fracking. See our resources below for more information. 

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