Thursday, October 11, 2012

WSJ: "New EPA Findings Test Fracking Site"

October 11, 2012 p. A2 by T. Tracy.

[Excerpted] New tests of water surrounding natural-gas-drilling sites near Pavillion, Wyo, have turned up results that are 'generally consistent' with earlier findings showing a link between contamination and hydraulic fracturing, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wed..."

Majia here: Not surprisingly, the company, Encana Corp., drilling in the area has denied this connection.

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