Fracking (high volume hydraulic fracturing) releases natural gas
trapped below the earth and involves a process of drilling into the
earth and pumping high volumes of water, sand and chemicals (some
of which are known to be toxic) under pressure to release the
gases. The water is then collected and stored in open air tanks
until it can be decontaminated and discarded. Early reports link
fracking with contaminated drinking water from leakages as well as
health problems for workers, farm animals and residents, including
respiratory, skin and eye problems, headaches and other
neurological symptoms and fatigue. Editor-in-chief Shawn Kennedy
speaks with the authors about how nurses can be involved in
monitoring exposure symptoms, raising awareness of hazards and
advocating for prevention of public health illness by being
proactive.
About the Podcast
News, views, and interviews of interest to the nursing community.
