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Study proves methane contamination of drinking water with gas-well drilling and fracking

Download PNAS-2011-Osborn-1100682108.pdf
Source: National Academies of Science

 

Related News Coverage

Risky methane levels reported in water near shale gas drilling | Associated Press/Pittsburgh Trib-Review (5/10/11)

Scientific Study Links Flammable Drinking Water to Fracking  | Propublica (5/9/11)

DEP examines report of gas in Lycoming County wells | AP (6/17/11)


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  • News Feeds to Follow

    • NYTimes - Drilling Down series
    • ProPublica Feed
    • NPR | StateImpact PA | Energy. Environment. Economy.
    • PhillyInquirer_DeepDrill Seriese
    • Trib-Review Marcellus Feed
    • Post-Gazette's "Pipeline"
    • Gas Drilling - The Times-Tribune
    • Pittsburgh Business Times
    • WDUQ News Blog
    • PublicSource
    • Shale Reporter : Independent reporting on Marcellus Shale issues
  • Data Sources

    • CHEC's Site
    • PA DEP Oil & Gas Reporting Website
    • UCSUR Allegheny Oil& Gas Leasing Map
    • UCSUR Blog
    • The Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research - MAPS
    • EPA in Pennsylvania
    • US EPA | Hydraulic Fracturing Quick Finder
    • Halliburton - Fluids Disclosure
  • Good Sites

    • Landman Report Card :: MIT Future of Civic Media
    • WellWatch :: MIT Future of Civic Media
    • Marcellus Shale Initiative Publications Database || Bucknell University
    • ShaleScoop | University of Pittsburgh Students Give Youth the Scoop on Marcellus Shale Drilling
    • Bob's Blog - Our Radioactive Fracking Water
    • Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Water Quality Issues
    • Marcellus Shale: Home
  • Reports

    • Nature Conservancy Study in Pennsylvania Reveals Energy Development Impacts
    • Nature Conservancy| PA Energy Impacts Assessment (Report 1)
    • Shale Gas Plays: Information for an Informed Citizenry/Ingraffea
    • Water Resources and Natural Gas Production from the Marcellus Shale
    • US EPA | Hydraulic Fracturing Study (2010)
    • DCNR Report - Chemistry and Origin of Oil and Gas Well Brines in Western PA
    • EIA - Natural Gas Publications
    • Natural Gas STAR Program | U.S. EPA
    • Stronger Report / Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation in Pennsylvania
    • Natural Gas Plays in the Marcellus Shale: Challenges and Potential Opportunities - Environmental Science & Technology (ACS Publications)
  • News Coverage of Interest

    • Energy Department Revises Hydraulic Fracturing Standards - NYTimes.com
    • Millions of Gallons of Hazardous Chemicals Injected Into Wells, Report Says - NYTimes.com
    • Gas Drillers Recycle Wastewater, but Risks Remain - NYTimes.com
    • Regulation Lax as Gas Wells’ Tainted Water Hits Rivers - NYTimes.com
    • Scientific American | Natural Gas Drilling Produces Radioactive Wastewater
    • Quality of drinking water drops in Allegheny - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    • Gas Drilling Technique Is Labeled Violation
    • Fracking for Natural Gas - Economics vs. Environment - NYTimes.com
    • Controversial Candidates on 'Short List' for EPA Fracking Panel - NYTimes.com
    • The lure of Powdermill: Nature reserve vs. gas reserve
    • Council votes to discourage shale drilling at Powdermill
    • The Oil Drum | Shale Gas—Abundance or Mirage? Why The Marcellus Shale Will Disappoint Expectations