State of Oklahoma Recognizes Role of Oil and Gas Drilling in Earthquakes
Oil and Gas Drilling Hazards. After years of official skepticism, the state of Oklahoma has acknowledged the scientific consensus that the many earthquakes the state is experiencing are largely caused by the underground disposal of billions of barrels of wastewater from oil and gas drilling. On Tuesday, the state's energy and … [Read more...]
Oklahoma Acknowledges Role of Fracking Wastewater Wells in Earthquakes
On Tuesday, Oklahoma's government acknowledged that earthquakes throughout the state have mostly been caused by wastewater-injection wells, which are often used to dispose of fracking waste products. The New York Times reports that previously, the state government has hesitated to embrace the association between drilling and seismic … [Read more...]
Youngstown Fracking Disposal Well Eyed in Swarm of Earthquakes
Fracking Disposal Hazards Eyed In Ohio. More earthquakes, this time near Youngstown, Ohio, have been blamed on a fracking-related operation. According to various media reports, 11 earthquakes have occurred since March 2011 near a Youngstown fracking wastewater injection well. The latest, a 4.0 magnitude tremblor was felt Saturday … [Read more...]
Earthquakes Raise Fracking Concerns
Fracking Concerns Increase Seismic Activity. An earthquake in Colorado last week has helped reignite fears that activities associated with hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, could increase seismic activity. The 5.3 magnitude tremblor occurred last Monday southwest of Trinidad in southern Colorado, an area where fracking is being used … [Read more...]
Fracking Caused Arkansas Earthquakes, Lawsuit Claims
Lawsuit Alleges That Fracking Led To Arkansas Earthquakes. An Arkansas class action lawsuit alleges that hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, led to earthquakes in the state that have damaged residents of Faulkner and surrounding counties. The lead plaintiff in the lawsuit is Sam Lane, a resident of Faulkner County and head of "Stop … [Read more...]
