Fracking linked to increased methane in water

Fracking linked to increased methane in water

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a study linking shale gas extraction, or fracking, to methane contamination in drinking water in northeast Pennsylvania. It highlights that methane concentrations are 17 times higher in wells within a kilometer of active gas drilling. However, the health impacts of consuming water with high methane levels remain unclear.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary concern related to fracking and methane contamination?

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What is still unclear regarding the effects of methane in drinking water?

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