Fracking Chemicals Toxic and Dangerous: Growing Scientific Evidence

There is growing scientific evidence of a correlation between the oil industry’s fracking activities and an array of serious health problems.

RECALL: Carcinogen Present in Dry Shampoos

There is a new recall of several popular brands of dry shampoo due to the presence of benzene–a known carcinogen.

Frack Babies at Risk for Leukemia: Study

According to a new scientific study children living near fracking sites at birth are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia during early childhood than those who did not live near such facilities.

RECALL: Another Sunscreen Contains Cancer-Causing Chemical

Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 has been recalled after the review revealed high benzene levels came from the propellant that sprays the product from its can. Exposure to benzene, a human carcinogen, can possibly lead to blood disorders and cancers such as leukemia.

Gas Stoves Leak Toxic Chemicals: Study

Researchers have found that gas stoves contain over 300 chemicals, including 21 airborne toxins. Those toxins notably included low levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, which was discovered in 95% of the natural gas tested.

Fracking Chemicals in Public Drinking Water Harming Babies: Study

New research has documented pollution of public water supplies caused by fracking–and its negative impact on infant health.

Carcinogenic Chemical Found in Deodorant

An independent lab has found concerning levels of Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands.

RECALL: Hand Sanitizers Containing Toxic Chemicals

Some hand sanitizers have been recalled for containing the toxic chemical methanol. Additionally, an independent pharmacy and lab has petitioned the FDA to recall other hand sanitizers after a study found unacceptable levels of benzene in several brands of hand sanitizers.

Fracking Increases Risk of Heart Attack: Study

Scientists have uncovered a link between living near fracking activity and an increased risk for heart attacks.

Families Sickened by Fracking: Report

In a four-part series for Public Radio Environmental Health News, Kristina Marusic tested five different families for 40 different chemicals associated with fracking and found that every person studied was carrying a massive chemical body burden.