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Evidence Reviews
We produce evidence reviews based on our assessments of needs and gaps in evidence-based environmental health practice and policy. We also work with researchers and environmental public health students for reviews. These documents are peer-reviewed and the content is the responsibility of the authors.
Understanding the Public Health Implications Concerning Shale Gas Production and Hydraulic Fracturing
Topics: Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards, Resource Extraction, Shale Gas Location: General, Canada
The intent of this document is to synthesize scientific information related to public health concerns of relevance to Canada about shale gas production (including the pre-production stages of drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and well completion, as well as abandonment). Current policy and regulations are not considered. For the most part, the environmental and public health implications relating...
Public_Health_Implications_Shale_Gas_Hydraulic_Fracturing_Jan_2016.pdf
Topics: Chemical Agents, Contaminants and Hazards, Resource Extraction, Shale Gas Location: General, Canada
This document was based on a contracted review: Animals as Sentinels for Public Health Risks Associated with Oil and Gas Development by Craig Stephen and Tyler Stitt, March 2014.
Animals_sentinels_oil_gas_development_May_2015.pdf