Oil wells in Signal Hill, California (IMAGE)

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Oil wells in Signal Hill, California

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Oil wells operating in Signal Hill, a city in Los Angeles County, California. Researchers found that drilling and operating wells emits harmful levels of pollution that may affect the health of nearby residents. (Image credit: David Gonzalez)

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