Natasha May reports in the Guardian about a new report led by the University of Sydney warning that fast-tracked fracking projects in Australia pose significant health risks, including cancer, birth defects, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and more. In a nutshell:The report was prompted by concerns from pediatricians in the Northern Territory regarding the Beetaloo Basin's full-scale fracking industry. The big picture:Fracking can lead to a range of potential health effects. These include an increased risk of cancer, birth defects, asthma, cardiovascular disease, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. EHN's Kristina Marusic reported recently about Pennsylvanians living near fracking wells who face higher risk for childhood cancer, low birth weights and asthma attacks.

Source: Washington Post September 04, 2023 17:55 UTC