The Environmental Toll of Fracking: A Closer Look at Health, Culture, and Community
Fracking. The process of using a combination of water, chemicals, and sand to create cracks in rock formations deep underground in order to collect once-trapped gas and oil for use in the fossil fuel industry. Unlike traditional means of capturing fossil fuels, hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) was touted as a “cleaner” alternative and, thus, has become […]
Ways to Reduce Water Pollution This Summer
It’s hard to top a relaxing summer day at the beach or lake. Unfortunately, these warmer months also bring toxins and a surplus of damaging nutrients to waterways. Heat waves and droughts are also known to bring pollutants into our water supply. So, what can be done about it? In this article, we’re discussing a […]
Quiz | July 2023 | Ocean Pollution
The ocean is one of our most critical resources. How much do you know about ocean pollution and its effects on the world around us? Put your knowledge to the test!