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P6. Energy and Health: The Emergence of Medical Geology in Response to the Shale Gas Boom

Session No.
Sunday, 27 October 2013: 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

P6. Energy and Health: The Emergence of Medical Geology in Response to the Shale Gas Boom

 
Introductory Remarks
Abstract ID#: 234565
 
STREAM FLOW AND FRAC-WATER WITHDRAWALS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Abstract ID#: 233320
BARTH-NAFTILAN, E., SAIERS, James E., and ALOYSIUS, N., School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, 195 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511, erica.barth@yale.edu
 
TRACING THE IMPACTS OF FOSSIL FUELS PRODUCTION ON THE QUALITY OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES
Abstract ID#: 226181
VENGOSH, Avner, Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, vengosh@duke.edu
 
A GEOCHEMICAL FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING THE SOURCE AND MIGRATION OF NATURAL HYDROCARBON BRINES INTO SHALLOW GROUNDWATER AQUIFERS: A CASE STUDY FROM SOUTH-CENTRAL NEW YORK
Abstract ID#: 229917
POREDA, Robert, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, 227 Hutchison Hall, Rochester, NY 14627, poreda@earth.rochester.edu, KREUZER, Rebecca, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Rochester, 227 Hutchison Hall, Rochester, NY 14627, JACKSON, Robert, Nicholas School of the Environment and Center on Global Change, Duke University, Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708, VENGOSH, Avner, Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, WARNER, Nathaniel, Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Duke University, Old Chemistry Building, Durham, NC 27708, and DARRAH, Thomas H., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
 
DRINKING WATER AND SHALE GAS EXTRACTION: EVIDENCE FOR WATER CONTAMINATION IN SOME LOCATIONS BUT NOT OTHERS
Abstract ID#: 229028
JACKSON, Robert B.1, VENGOSH, Avner2, DARRAH, Thomas, H.2, DOWN, Adrian3, and WARNER, Nathaniel3, (1) Nicholas School of the Environment and Center on Global Change, Duke University, Box 90338, Durham, NC 27708, jackson@duke.edu, (2) Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, (3) Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Duke University, Old Chemistry Building, Durham, NC 27708
 
PRODUCED WATER FROM SHALE GAS PRODUCTION: ORGANIC SUBSTANCES AND TOXICITY TESTING
Abstract ID#: 232754
OREM, William H.1, CROSBY, Lynn M.2, TATU, Calin3, VARONKA, Matthew S.4, DEVERA, Christina4, and ENGLE, Mark5, (1) U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, borem@usgs.gov, (2) US Geological Survey, Eastern Energy Resources Science Center, Mail Stop 956, National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20192, (3) University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 300708, Romania, (4) U.S. Geological Survey, 956 National Center, Reston, VA 20192, (5) U.S. Geological Survey, El Paso, TX 79930
 
UNDERSTANDING IN-HOUSE EXPOSURES TO NATURAL GAS AND METAL-RICH AEROSOLS FROM GROUNDWATER WITHIN AN UNCONVENTIONAL ENERGY BASIN
Abstract ID#: 231470
DARRAH, Thomas H., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, darrah.24@osu.edu
 
Break
Abstract ID#: 234567
 
AIR IMPACTS OF OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT ON AIR QUALITY: WHAT RESEARCH HAS SHOWN SO FAR
Abstract ID#: 230378
PETRON, Gabrielle, University of Colorado, NOAA GMD, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, gabrielle.petron@noaa.gov
 
HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF AIR EMISSIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNCONVENTIONAL NATURAL GAS RESOURCES
Abstract ID#: 231706
MCKENZIE, Lisa M.1, WITTER, Roxana Z.1, NEWMAN, Lee S.1, and ADGATE, John L.2, (1) Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado, 13001 East 17th Place, M.S. B119, Aurora, CO 80045, lisa.mckenzie@ucdenver.edu, (2) Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Colorado School of Public Health, 13001 E 17th Place, Campus Box B119, Aurora, CO 80045
 
ENERGY AND HEALTH: THE EMERGENCE OF MEDICAL GEOLOGY IN RESPONSE TO THE SHALE GAS BOOM: AN  OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE (OEM) PERSPECTIVE
Abstract ID#: 233413
THEM, Theodore F., Occupational & Evironmental Medicine, Guthrie Clinic, Ltd, 1 Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840, them_theodore@guthrie.org
 
TOWARD A ROBUST RISK ASSESSMENT PARADIGM FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF SHALE GAS DEVELOPMENT
Abstract ID#: 233451
HANNIGAN, Robyn, Environmental, Earth, and Ocean Sciences, University of Massachusetts, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125, Robyn.Hannigan@umb.edu, MILLER, Richard K., Toxicology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618, DATTA, Saugata, Department of Geology, Kansas State University, 108 Thompson Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506, and DARRAH, Thomas H., School of Earth Sciences, The Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall Laboratory, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210
 
PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
Abstract ID#: 231517
CARPENTER, David O., School of Public Health, Institute for Health and the Environment University at Albany, University at Albany, 5 University Pl., Rm. A217, Rensselaer, NY 12144, dcarpenter@albany.edu
 
Concluding Remarks
Abstract ID#: 234566
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