FRACKING HARMING MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH AMONG COMMUNITIES AND INDUSTRY WORKERS, US STUDY FINDS
Charles Théfaut reports.
Fracking causes psychosocial harm, often damaging the mental wellbeing of local communities and workers, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction.
The paper is the first review of its kind to assess the psychosocial impact of the controversial technology, citing over 70 studies. While preliminary, the evidence gathered is significant, and raises concerns about the impact of the industry on mental ...
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