As AI data centers multiply across the United States, communities face rising energy demands, pollution, and regulatory gaps. FracTracker’s new National Data Centers Tracker maps existing, proposed, and permitted facilities nationwide. The post Tracking Data Centers: Energy Demand, Pollution, and Public Impact appeared first on FracTracker Alliance.| FracTracker Alliance
Since the release of a May 2025 report exposing widespread noncompliance with Colorado’s 2022 oil and gas chemical disclosure law, well-by-well oil and gas chemical disclosures have significantly increased, nearly doubling the total submitted since the law took effect under the state’s landmark transparency legislation. The post Colorado Operators Increase Chemical Disclosures After Public Pressure, but Major Gaps Remain appeared first on FracTracker Alliance.| FracTracker Alliance
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates approximately 5,000 orphaned or abandoned wells require plugging in the state.| FracTracker Alliance
In a recent op-ed, Carl Pope called for public subsidies to fix methane leaks in oil and gas infrastructure. While we agree on the urgency of reducing methane, FracTracker Alliance rejects the idea that taxpayers should foot the bill. The post Methane Matters, but Make Polluters Pay: FracTracker’s Response to Carl Pope appeared first on FracTracker Alliance.| FracTracker Alliance
Dashboard data shows how Shell’s emissions, regulatory violations, and proximity to sensitive community sites pose serious public health concerns in Beaver County, PA. The post Shell Polymers Monaca: 17.9 Billion Pounds of Emissions and Repeated Violations in Pennsylvania appeared first on FracTracker Alliance.| FracTracker Alliance
