Breathe Project Reports

Public Health Effects of Natural Gas Flaring: Understanding and Communicating Environmental Justice Implications

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Published 2021
birth outcomes, Environmental Justice, Fracking / Gas Development, Natural Gas, Pollution Sources, Public Health
National

Summary

Hispanic communities have disproportionate exposure to gas flaring, which can adversely affect birth outcomes. Researchers created infographic on the impact of natural gas on public health and the environment.

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