Shannon Smith, Author at FracTracker Alliance https://www.fractracker.org/author/shannon-smith/ Insights empowering action Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:56:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.fractracker.org/a5ej20sjfwe/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-2025-Submark-Symbol-1-32x32.png Shannon Smith, Author at FracTracker Alliance https://www.fractracker.org/author/shannon-smith/ 32 32 Greenwashed “Security”: The Truth Behind Ireland’s LNG Terminal Plans https://www.fractracker.org/2025/03/the-truth-behind-irelands-lng-terminal-plans/ https://www.fractracker.org/2025/03/the-truth-behind-irelands-lng-terminal-plans/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:18:35 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=74351 Irish communities are fighting back against a proposed fracked gas import terminal. Find out how this battle connects to the US anti-fracking movement and what's at stake for Ireland's energy future.

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]]> https://www.fractracker.org/2025/03/the-truth-behind-irelands-lng-terminal-plans/feed/ 0 FracTracker Alliance Calls for Independent Science in Pennsylvania https://www.fractracker.org/2025/02/fractracker-alliance-calls-for-independent-science-in-pennsylvania/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:11:58 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=73976 FracTracker Alliance criticizes CNX Resources' "Radical Transparency" program, arguing it undermines independent science and public health. We urge Pennsylvania to prioritize unbiased research in fracking regulations amidst the dangers of industry influence.

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]]> From the Director’s Desk: Let Us Remain Vigilant and Focused https://www.fractracker.org/2025/01/from-the-directors-desk-let-us-remain-vigilant/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:21:25 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=73862 FracTracker Alliance stands firm against attacks on public health, climate data, and environmental justice under the Trump administration. Learn about Project 2025 and our commitment to defending marginalized communities and fighting for a sustainable future.

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]]> Environmental Health Fellowship Opening – Summer 2021 https://www.fractracker.org/2021/01/environmental-health-fellowship-opening-summer-2021/ Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:36:11 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=63732 This paid, remote fellowship will provide a graduate student with the opportunity to deepen their academic understanding of environmental issues affecting the heavily-fracked region of Southwestern Pennsylvania. The fellow will work in close collaboration with their FracTracker supervisor and their academic advisor. This position was developed in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies […]

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]]> Straight Talk on the Future of Fracking Jobs in Pennsylvania https://www.fractracker.org/2020/10/the-future-of-fracking-jobs-in-pennsylvania/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:54:59 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=63058 Fracking has been raised as an issue that could determine the outcome of the 2020 US presidential election. Republican candidates have cited erroneous figures of how many fracking jobs exist in Pennsylvania, and have falsely claimed that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris seek to ban fracking. And while the Democratic […]

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]]> Paid Data & GIS Internship Positions Available https://www.fractracker.org/2020/10/spring2021-paid-data-gis-internship-positions-available/ Fri, 02 Oct 2020 20:14:17 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=62964 FracTracker internships are dedicated to current college and graduate students, as well as recent grads. Applicants should enjoy working with datasets, visualizations, and maps as well as analyzing and writing about oil, gas, and petrochemical issues. FracTracker is offering two paid internships from February 1 through April 23, 2020 in collaboration with the following offices: […]

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]]> Testimony to PA DEP on Control of Methane & VOC Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Sources https://www.fractracker.org/2020/06/testimony-to-pa-dep-on-control-of-methane-and-voc-emissions-from-oil-and-natural-gas-sources/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:04:37 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=61827 This testimony was provided by Shannon Smith, FracTracker Manager of Communications & Development, at the July 23rd hearing on the control of methane & VOC emissions from oil and natural gas sources hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). My name is Shannon Smith and I’m a resident of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. I am […]

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]]> COVID-19 and the oil & gas industry https://www.fractracker.org/2020/03/covid19-and-the-oil-and-gas-industry/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:48:41 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=60909 COVID-19 and the oil and gas industry are at odds. Air pollution created by oil and gas activities make people more vulnerable to viruses like COVID-19. Simultaneously, the economic impact of the pandemic is posing major challenges to oil and gas companies that were already struggling to meet their bottom line. In responding to these […]

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]]> House Bill 1100: What you need to know https://www.fractracker.org/2020/03/house-bill-1100/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:57:12 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=60264 Pennsylvania’s House Bill 1100, sponsored by state Rep. Mike Turzai, has passed through the House and Senate with broad bipartisan support. If approved, the bill would provide billions of dollars in subsidies to energy and fertilizer companies that use fracked natural gas as feedstock. The Bill is part of “Energize PA,” a package of bills […]

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]]> 2019 Community Sentinel Award nominations now being accepted https://www.fractracker.org/2019/08/2019-community-sentinel-award/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:55:21 +0000 https://www.fractracker.org/?p=57587 The post 2019 Community Sentinel Award nominations now being accepted appeared first on FracTracker Alliance.

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