New research from Duke University scientists has mapped 3,900 fracking spill sites in North Dakota, analysing both water and soil around these locations and finding significant, persistent pollution levels that could have serious implications for human and environmental health alike.
Researchers found high levels of ammonium, selenium, lead and other toxic contaminants as well as high salt levels and radium, a naturally occurring radioactive element. And the problem appears to be persistent, —pollutant levels regularly exceeded federal safety limits for safe drinking water or aquatic health. Read more...
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