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Allison Schlesinger
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Telephone: 412-864-4151
Anita Srikameswaran
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Telephone: 412-578-9193 or 412-624-3212

University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY:

Pitt to Host 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Scientific Conference

WHAT: The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) will host the second annual Health Effects of Shale Gas Extraction Conference

WHO: Nationally noted scientists and policymakers will speak and host panel discussions, including:

WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18

WHERE: Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Grand Ballroom, Pittsburgh, PA 15213  

WHY: Natural gas plays a role in providing our nation with cleaner energy and greater energy independence. Technical, economic and energy policy developments have helped increase gas extraction, especially through the use of hydraulic fracturing. However, there are increasing concerns about the impact of heightened industrial development in gas extraction on drinking water resources, air quality and public health. The new technologies and exposures to unique combinations of chemicals and minerals during hydraulic fracturing pose new occupational hazards to both those performing drilling and first responders to industrial accidents. In addition, Pitt research suggests rapid development and dramatic environmental changes can have an adverse social and health impact on communities.

This conference will explore the science and methodology of environmental health effects of natural gas extraction from shale deposits.

Journalists are encouraged to register for the conference because space is limited. For more information and to register, visit www.shalegas.pitt.edu.

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