Defunct Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Wells May Leak Methane and Metals Into Water
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A study found that defunct Pennsylvania oil and gas wells may leak methane and metals into water, with the original research article linked in the discussion.
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Original article: "Anaerobic oxidation of methane from abandoned oil and gas wells leaking into aquifers" - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S00167...
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