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...] about Oklahoma Acknowledges Role of Fracking Wastewater Wells in Earthquakes
Fracking Wastewater Killed Plant Life in Study
Fracking Wastewater Endangers Plant Life - Report. Fracking wastewater can be deadly to plant life according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Quality. The study found that dousing an area of forest with flowback water from hydraulic fracturing kills ground-cover immediately, and trees within a couple … [Read more...] about Fracking Wastewater Killed Plant Life in Study
