SD Nearly 47 million Americans live near hidden fossil fuel sites
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2025 2:09 pm
A nationwide analysis has uncovered how sprawling fossil fuel infrastructure sits surprisingly close to millions of American homes. The research shows that 46.6 million people live within about a mile of wells, refineries, pipelines, storage sites, or transport facilities. Many of these locations release pollutants that may affect nearby communities, yet mid-supply-chain sites have rarely been studied. The findings reveal major gaps in understanding how this hidden network affects health.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 212039.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 212039.htm