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Residents report Toxic Clouds of Gas near a MarkWest Natural Gas Compressor Station
The Marcellus Shale is said to be the third largest natural gas field in the world, but the gas is trapped as small pockets inside of rock. During the past 5 years, as rising prices have made unconventional gas sources profitable for the industry, a frenzy of drilling rigs have entered the Northeastern US. Natural gas drilling infrastructure requires CNG compressor stations, which are known for having incidents such as explosions or high pressure releases. Continue reading
Natural Gas Drilling Threatens Communities in Northeastern United States
Natural Gas Drilling is forcing residents in West Virginia to put spikes in the roads to stop drilling trucks from destroying their land, water, and air. In Pennsylvania rural folks are trespassing in order to document toxic natural gas production waste spills. New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia’s drinking water are at risk of contamination. Continue reading