Living near hydraulic fracturing wells leads to premature births, which in turn could result in a number of medical conditions such as breathing problems, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision impairments, developmental delay and long-term neurological disabilities
For the first time since the fracking boom has revolutionized the American oil industry, chemicals used in the process have been found in drinking water raising new questions about the safety of a practice that is already known to be responsible for causing earthquakes.
New York state has decided to ban fracking after a health report revealed several risks involved with the process.
