Argentina's shale gas boom linked to cancers, miscarriages in Vaca Muerta
Families in Vaca Muerta, Argentina's shale gas hub, report cancers, miscarriages and birth defects linked to fracking operations since wells began extraction 13 years ago. The region holds the world's second-largest shale gas reserves and more than 2,600 active wells. Under President Javier Milei, crude oil has become Argentina's leading export, driven partly by foreign companies including Chevron and TotalEnergies.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 10:20 UTC
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