Mortality rates in the six Pennsylvania counties with the most Marcellus Shale development have declined or remained stable since shale production began in the region, according to a new Energy In Depth-commissioned report. The findings directly refute accusations from anti-energy groups that the fracking boom is a threat to public health.

Read the full report on EIDHealth.org. Report author Sue Mickley also recently discussed the report on Shale Gas News. Click here to listen to the interview.