Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy

MBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 16, 2014 at 12:01 A.M. EASTERN

Contact:


Seth B. Shonkoff, PhD, MPH


Executive Director, PSE (Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy)


Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley


510.899.9706


sshonkoff@psehealthyenergy.org





Researchers from the scientific organization PSE (Physicians
Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy), the University of
California, Berkeley and Weill Cornell Medical College conducted the
first systematic literature review of public health effects and routes
of exposure of contaminants associated with shale and tight gas
development (i.e., fracking). The research shows that many of the
studies reviewed identified associations between the development of
shale and tight gas and elevated levels of toxic compounds in the
environment. The researchers note that while the scientific literature
on this modern type of natural gas development has grown recently, more
epidemiological studies are needed to investigate public health impacts.





The review, "Environmental Public Health Dimensions of Shale and
Tight Gas Development" was published online in the peer-reviewed
journal, Environmental Health Perspectives on April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern.





The review reports that a number of compounds known to be toxic to
humans are associated with shale and tight gas development, and have
been found in elevated concentrations in air, surface waters, and
aquifers. Studies in some regions where development is taking place
(e.g., western Colorado) indicate that the closer a population is to
active shale gas development, the more likely it is to be exposed to air
pollutants associated with the processes including but not limited to
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, ozone, and diesel particulate
matter. Some evidence suggests that living close to active development
may increase the risk of certain birth defects, including congenital
heart defects and neural tube defects.

- See more at: http://www.psehealthyenergy.org/events/view/185#sthash.6wv4T61B.dpuf

MBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 16, 2014 at 12:01 A.M. EASTERN

Contact:


Seth B. Shonkoff, PhD, MPH


Executive Director, PSE (Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy)


Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley


510.899.9706


sshonkoff@psehealthyenergy.org





Researchers from the scientific organization PSE (Physicians
Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy), the University of
California, Berkeley and Weill Cornell Medical College conducted the
first systematic literature review of public health effects and routes
of exposure of contaminants associated with shale and tight gas
development (i.e., fracking). The research shows that many of the
studies reviewed identified associations between the development of
shale and tight gas and elevated levels of toxic compounds in the
environment. The researchers note that while the scientific literature
on this modern type of natural gas development has grown recently, more
epidemiological studies are needed to investigate public health impacts.





The review, "Environmental Public Health Dimensions of Shale and
Tight Gas Development" was published online in the peer-reviewed
journal, Environmental Health Perspectives on April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern.





The review reports that a number of compounds known to be toxic to
humans are associated with shale and tight gas development, and have
been found in elevated concentrations in air, surface waters, and
aquifers. Studies in some regions where development is taking place
(e.g., western Colorado) indicate that the closer a population is to
active shale gas development, the more likely it is to be exposed to air
pollutants associated with the processes including but not limited to
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, ozone, and diesel particulate
matter. Some evidence suggests that living close to active development
may increase the risk of certain birth defects, including congenital
heart defects and neural tube defects.

- See more at: http://www.psehealthyenergy.org/events/view/185#sthash.6wv4T61B.dpuf

MBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 16, 2014 at 12:01 A.M. EASTERN

Contact:


Seth B. Shonkoff, PhD, MPH


Executive Director, PSE (Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy)


Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley


510.899.9706


sshonkoff@psehealthyenergy.org





Researchers from the scientific organization PSE (Physicians
Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy), the University of
California, Berkeley and Weill Cornell Medical College conducted the
first systematic literature review of public health effects and routes
of exposure of contaminants associated with shale and tight gas
development (i.e., fracking). The research shows that many of the
studies reviewed identified associations between the development of
shale and tight gas and elevated levels of toxic compounds in the
environment. The researchers note that while the scientific literature
on this modern type of natural gas development has grown recently, more
epidemiological studies are needed to investigate public health impacts.





The review, "Environmental Public Health Dimensions of Shale and
Tight Gas Development" was published online in the peer-reviewed
journal, Environmental Health Perspectives on April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern.





The review reports that a number of compounds known to be toxic to
humans are associated with shale and tight gas development, and have
been found in elevated concentrations in air, surface waters, and
aquifers. Studies in some regions where development is taking place
(e.g., western Colorado) indicate that the closer a population is to
active shale gas development, the more likely it is to be exposed to air
pollutants associated with the processes including but not limited to
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, ozone, and diesel particulate
matter. Some evidence suggests that living close to active development
may increase the risk of certain birth defects, including congenital
heart defects and neural tube defects.

- See more at: http://www.psehealthyenergy.org/events/view/185#sthash.6wv4T61B.dpuf

MBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 16, 2014 at 12:01 A.M. EASTERN

Contact:


Seth B. Shonkoff, PhD, MPH


Executive Director, PSE (Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy)


Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley


510.899.9706


sshonkoff@psehealthyenergy.org





Researchers from the scientific organization PSE (Physicians
Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy), the University of
California, Berkeley and Weill Cornell Medical College conducted the
first systematic literature review of public health effects and routes
of exposure of contaminants associated with shale and tight gas
development (i.e., fracking). The research shows that many of the
studies reviewed identified associations between the development of
shale and tight gas and elevated levels of toxic compounds in the
environment. The researchers note that while the scientific literature
on this modern type of natural gas development has grown recently, more
epidemiological studies are needed to investigate public health impacts.





The review, "Environmental Public Health Dimensions of Shale and
Tight Gas Development" was published online in the peer-reviewed
journal, Environmental Health Perspectives on April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern.





The review reports that a number of compounds known to be toxic to
humans are associated with shale and tight gas development, and have
been found in elevated concentrations in air, surface waters, and
aquifers. Studies in some regions where development is taking place
(e.g., western Colorado) indicate that the closer a population is to
active shale gas development, the more likely it is to be exposed to air
pollutants associated with the processes including but not limited to
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, ozone, and diesel particulate
matter. Some evidence suggests that living close to active development
may increase the risk of certain birth defects, including congenital
heart defects and neural tube defects.

- See more at: http://www.psehealthyenergy.org/events/view/185#sthash.6wv4T61B.dpuf

Researchers from the scientific organization PSE (Physicians Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy), the University of California, Berkeley and Weill Cornell Medical College conducted the first systematic literature review of public health effects and routes of exposure of contaminants associated with shale and tight gas development (i.e., fracking). The research shows that many of the studies reviewed identified associations between the development of shale and tight gas and elevated levels of toxic compounds in the environment. The researchers note that while the scientific literature on this modern type of natural gas development has grown recently, more epidemiological studies are needed to investigate public health impacts.

 The review, "Environmental Public Health Dimensions of Shale and Tight Gas Development" was published online in the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Health Perspectives on April 16 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern.

The review reports that a number of compounds known to be toxic to humans are associated with shale and tight gas development, and have been found in elevated concentrations in air, surface waters, and aquifers. Studies in some regions where development is taking place (e.g., western Colorado) indicate that the closer a population is to active shale gas development, the more likely it is to be exposed to air pollutants associated with the processes including but not limited to benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, ozone, and diesel particulate matter. Some evidence suggests that living close to active development may increase the risk of certain birth defects, including congenital heart defects and neural tube defects.
- See more at: http://www.psehealthyenergy.org/events/view/185#sthash.6wv4T61B.dpuf



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