How our miraculous transportation system turns water into brine
Salting roads in winter makes them safer to drive on. But all that salt has to go somewhere and it’s starting to be a problem.
water contamination
Still Toxic After All These Years
Nearly a quarter-century after winning millions from PG&E, the ‘Erin Brockovich’ town continues its fight for clean water. Assuming Izbicki’s work is accepted by PG&E and a concrete goal and timeline are set for the cleanup efforts, loyalists here think they can drum up local interest in the town.
Dimock Water Contamination Verdict Prompts Calls for Federal Action on Fracking
Last week, in a historic verdict, a Pennsylvania jury awarded $4.24 million to two families in Dimock, PA who sued a shale gas driller, Cabot Oil and Gas Corp., over negligent drilling that contaminated their drinking water supplies.
Report: Fracking Operations Are Contaminating Well Water In 2 States
Complaints of water contamination in two states have been tied to oil or gas drilling, according to an Associated Press investigation.
“This land is everything to us”: A story of fracking in Alberta
“I think what we’re standing for is something that no longer exists…” says Nielle, “beautiful, pristine farmland, wonderful water, fresh air.”
