Fracking Fears in Arlington: World Cup Host City's Kids Pay the Price

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Arlington, Texas—one of the tournament's host cities—is grappling with a growing health crisis linked to fracking. Local activists are sounding the alarm, alleging that the natural gas drilling boom is endangering the health of children, with pollutants from extraction sites contributing to respiratory issues and other ailments. The phrase 'Arlington's kids are paying for Europe’s gas' encapsulates the outrage over exporting liquefied natural gas while resi...