New Research on Surface Spills in Fracking Industry

摘要

The fracking industry has created many concerns about potential safety and environmental effects of the process, including possible groundwater contamination. To better understand gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing, health scientist Heather Avens and colleagues researched surface spills caused by fracking. Their research examined data between July 1, 2010, and July 2, 2011, from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and addressed potential contamination from benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene (BTEX).