Families in Argentina link illnesses to nearby fracking

Summary

The Guardian reports that families in Allen, in Argentine Patagonia’s Vaca Muerta shale region, describe cancers, miscarriages, stillbirths and other illnesses, as well as pollution. Residents say the problems began 13 years ago, when a gas and oil well was drilled near their homes; their accounts do not establish that the drilling caused the illnesses.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that families in Allen describe illnesses and pollution and say the problems began after a gas and oil well was drilled near their homes.