VIDEO: Newly Obtained XTO Well Pad Explosion Footage
Gas poured from the well head at a rate estimated by the EPA of 100 million cubic feet per day for 20 days before crews were able to plug it it on March 7.
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The New and Improved Plan for Fighting Lake Erie Algae Blooms
A new report details how the federal government and states plan to fight algae blooms in Lake Erie. The idea is to target phosphorus, the main cause of the blooms.
Natural Gas Leak Capped After 20 Days
It's estimated that 100 million cubic feet of natural gas and other substances, like brine water, spewed out of the well each day.
More Than a Week After Explosion, Gas Still Pours from Frack Well
In addition to monitoring the air, regulators have set up floating booms in nearby Captina Creek to protect it from salty brine water that’s also pouring from the well.
Well Pad Explosion in Eastern Ohio Causes Evacuation of Residents
Ohio Department of Natural Resources says the combination of methane and brine flowing out of the well in an uncontrolled manner created the flames.
Ohio River Compact Considers Eliminating Pollution Standards
The Ohio River is cleaner than it used to be. So what's the argument for changing the current regulatory system?
Are Pipelines to Blame for Decline in Ancient Salamanders?
Eastern hellbender salamanders need clean streams with high water quality and silt-free stream beds to find their prey and avoid predators. Pipeline construction isn't making that easy.
Researcher Discusses Study that Links High Manganese Levels in Kids with Lower IQ
The school district has a higher percentage of special education students than the state average. Could it be because of the manganese in the town's air?
High Manganese in Children in East Liverpool Linked to Lower IQ
East Liverpool school district has a higher percentage of special education students than the state average. Could it be because of the manganese in the town's air?
Appalachian “Innovators” Offer New Ideas for the Region
The region looks for ways to boost entrepreneurs, outdoor recreation, tourism, and marketing locally made products.
