Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling Could Release Uranium
Uranium In The Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling. Scientists from the University of Buffalo studying hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, say the gas drilling technique could force uranium in the Marcellus shale to move into groundwater. The Marcellus shale, a massive rock formation that stretches from New York through … [Read more...]
Teflon Chemical to Be Altered by 2015
Teflon Chemical Will Be Altered To Prevent Its Release Into Environment. A chemical used to make Teflon will be altered to prevent its release into the environment from finished products or from manufacturing plants. Eight companies including the DuPont Co., which first marketed Teflon in 1945 agreed Wednesday to alter … [Read more...]