Yesterday, news was a buzz about documents released by the US Environmental Protection Agency showing that hydraulic fracturing contaminated drinking water in Wyoming. This is despite past claims by the operating company, Enana, that drilling practices are safe and do not affect drinking water.
There were lots of articles on this story in various news sources, below is just a small selection. Check online for different perspectives and if you’re on twitter follow #fracking for news and opinions.
The New York Times: ‘EPA Links Tainted Water in Wyoming to Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas‘
Globe and Mail: ‘Encana on defensive over groundwater fouled by fracking‘
Vancouver Sun: ‘EPA says Wyoming water pollution likely because of gas ‘fracking’