Fracking Increases Radon Gas Hazard, US Study Finds
Another major U.S. health study has found that the hydraulic fracking of unconventional rock formations can liberate and accelerate the release of radon, a highly carcinogenic gas.
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Shale Gas Plagued By Unusual Methane Leaks
According to a spate of recent scientific studies from the United States and Australia, the shale gas industry has generated another formidable challenge: methane and radon leakage three times greater than expected.
