Children's Health Defense
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Natasha May reports in The Guardian about a new report led by the University of Sydney warning that fast-tracked fracking projects in Australia pose significant health risks, including cancer, birth defects, asthma, cardiovascular disease and more.
In a nutshell
The report was prompted by concerns from pediatricians in the Northern Territory regarding the Beetaloo Basin’s full-scale fracking industry.
The research, drawing on over 300 recent scientific papers, highlights the environmental and health hazards associated with oil and gas operations, emphasizing the need for greater consideration of health impacts by the government…