Community rights and energy politics in a pro-fracking Appalachian town

C. Jerolmack

This insightful research by Colin Jerolmack delves into the complex relationship between conservative environmental interests and fossil fuel extraction in rural Pennsylvania. It reveals how local residents transformed from fracking enthusiasts to advocates for local control, highlighting the potential of grassroots democratic decision-making to unite environmentalists and rural communities against industrial expansion.... show more

Related Publications

Explore these studies to deepen your understanding of the subject.

Medicine and Health

Body composition, physical capacity, and immuno-metabolic profile in community-acquired pneumonia caused by COVID-19, influenza, and bacteria: a prospective cohort study

C. K. Ryrsø, A. M. Dungu, et al.

Business

A country's culture and reporting of sustainability practices in energy industries: does a corporate sustainability committee matter?

A. Hassanein, A. Bani-mustafa, et al.

Agriculture

Bio-fertilizer and rotten straw amendments alter the rhizosphere bacterial community and increase oat productivity in a saline-alkaline environment

P. Lu, L. D. Bainard, et al.

Medicine and Health

Living with COPD and its psychological effects on participating in community-based physical activity in Brazil: a qualitative study. Findings from the Breathe Well group

S. M. Martins, R. Adams, et al.

Listen, Learn & Level Up

Over 10,000 hours of research content in 25+ fields, available in 22+ languages.

No more digging through PDFs, just hit play and absorb the world's latest research in your language, on your time.

listen to research audio papers with researchbunny