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U.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impactsU.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impacts

U.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impacts

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday halted nearly 300 oil and gas leases on a large…

5 years ago
Fracking linked to increased hospitalizations for skin, genital and urinary issues in PennsylvaniaFracking linked to increased hospitalizations for skin, genital and urinary issues in Pennsylvania

Fracking linked to increased hospitalizations for skin, genital and urinary issues in Pennsylvania

Rashes, urinary tract infections, and kidney stones requiring hospital stays are more common in areas with more drilling, according to…

6 years ago
US groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thoughtUS groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thought

US groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thought

Photo: A groundwater well near Estancia, New Mexico. Credit: Debra Perrone The U.S. groundwater supply is smaller than originally thought,…

6 years ago
Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shellsFracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shells

Fracking wastewater accumulation found in freshwater mussels’ shells

Photo: The Elliptio complanate freshwater mussel, one of the two species used in the experiment. Credit: Westcott Phillip Elevated concentrations…

6 years ago
Gulf of Mexico oil spill much worse than thought, federal lawyers sayGulf of Mexico oil spill much worse than thought, federal lawyers say

Gulf of Mexico oil spill much worse than thought, federal lawyers say

This April 10, 2011 picture shows a rig and supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of…

7 years ago
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