Fracking in North Dakota (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Duke University

Fracking in North Dakota (1 of 2)

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One of the 9,700 oil and gas wells drilled in North Dakota in the last decade. A Duke study has found wastewater spills are widespread, causing long-lasting contamination of soil and water.

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Avner Vengosh

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