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2010

October (2010)

U.S. Senate. (2007). Health Risks to Children and Communities From Recent EPA Proposals and Decisions on Air and Water Quality

A Senate report examining environmental health risks to children underscored how pollution exposure disproportionately affects the young. Though broader than shale alone, the findings amplified concerns about drilling near homes and schools. The health lens sharpened the stakes: policy decisions reverberate across generations.

Source: U.S. Senate, Committee on Environment and Public Works (2007) Read More

Bruce Baizel Testimony to the City of New York

Bruce Baizel testified before New York City officials as the state weighed whether to allow high-volume hydraulic fracturing near its watershed. His remarks dissected regulatory gaps and contamination risks, urging caution where millions rely on unfiltered water. In a city built atop distant reservoirs, upstream decisions become municipal defense.

Source: Earthworks (2008) Read More

August (2010)

U.S. Senate: Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on “Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Drinking Water: Risks to Human Health and the Environment”

In Senate subcommittee hearings, lawmakers questioned agency officials and industry representatives about drilling practices, emissions, and regulatory authority. These sessions translated local complaints and scientific findings into federal inquiry — recorded, transcribed, and archived.

Source: Subcommittee on Energy and Environment (2010) Read More