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Tracking Health Risks Of Fracking And The Impact of ‘Three Strikes’ Laws, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, fracking has long been a controversial process, pitting oil and gas companies who say the process is necessary and safe, against environmentalists and often nearby residents who point to possible health dangers. Now a non-profit has a new way to track chemical exposure and health effects.

Plus, as more states consider increasing tough-on-crime legislation designed to keep dangerous criminals behind bars, Us & Them, host Trey Kay examines the long-term impact of three strikes laws in Kentucky.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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