Unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD) has become the most widespread form of
energy production in the United States. The booms and busts associated with UOGD are not …

Abstract Purpose of Review Epidemiologic studies have observed elevated health risks in
populations living near unconventional oil and gas development (UOGD). In this narrative …

Background Prior studies have found that residential proximity to upstream oil and gas
production is associated with increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Emissions of …

People living near oil and gas development are exposed to multiple environmental stressors
that pose health risks. Some studies suggest these risks are higher for racially and …

Oil and gas production is one of the largest emitters of methane, a potent greenhouse gas
and a significant contributor of air pollution emissions. While research on methane …

Background Oil and gas extraction-related activities produce air and water pollution that
contains known and suspected teratogens. To date, health impacts of in utero exposure to …

We estimate the impact of shale gas development on particulate matter pollution using a
quasi-experimental setting in Pennsylvania where some wells were developed to produce …

Background Oil and gas extraction produces air pollutants that are associated with
increased risks of hypertension. To date, no study has examined residential proximity to oil …

Background Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a method used to extract unconventional
natural gas (UNG). Living near UNG operations has been associated with various health …

Background Evidence suggests that maternal exposure to heat might increase the risk of
preterm birth (PTB), but no study has investigated the effect from urban heat island (UHI) at …