Justin Nobel

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Justin Nobel writes on science and environment for US magazines and investigative sites, his writing has also been published in law review and scientific journals and appeared in Best American Science and Nature Writing and Best American...

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West Virginia’s Chernobyl

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West Virginia’s Radioactive Party Zone

Justin Nobel / Truthdig Dec 11, 2025 A teenager who unknowingly reveled for years in radioactive waste is fighting for justice and change. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

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Hell’s Kitchen: Radioactive Gas is Quietly Seeping into New York City

Justin Nobel / Truthdig Oct 3, 2024 Thanks to former Mayor Mike Bloomberg, fracked gas laden with the radioactive gas radon is powering millions of New York City stoves. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

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Is Oil Field Waste Making You Sick?

Justin Nobel / Truthdig Apr 25, 2024 The industry's workers are at risk and we don't know how bad the radioactivity is. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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A Slow-Rolling Disaster in Fracking Country

Justin Nobel / Truthdig Dec 7, 2023 Ex-employees at “West Virginia’s Chernobyl” speak out on lethal cancers, regulatory failure and contaminated drinking water. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

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Inside West Virginia’s Chernobyl

Justin Nobel / Truthdig Sep 18, 2023 The radioactive dangers of oilfield waste have long been known by the oil and gas industry. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

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Growing List of Fracking Concerns Now Includes Radioactivity

Justin Nobel / Truthdig Jan 9, 2023 Industry documents and new research suggests the natural gas pipeline system emits significant amounts of radioactivity. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )