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Monday, February 28, 2011

Secret Fracking Documents That Show Undisclosed Levels of Radiation In Drinking Water

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The New York Times has published an explosive article in its Sunday edition that features unreleased government documents that show levels of radiation in drinking water in some places are significantly higher than previously recognized due to drilling for natural gas. You know that the natural gas drilling technique, known as high-volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is under increased scrutiny, including in the Oscar-nominated GasLand, and citizens and regulators are increasingly concerned that fracking is extremely dangerous.
Article continues: New York Times Reveals Secret Fracking Documents That Show Undisclosed Levels of Radiation In Drinking Water

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