Texas regulations allow oil companies to delay plugging inactive wells for an extended period, leading to ongoing pollution and health risks for nearby landowners.

Recently read this article:Low-Producing Oil Wells in Texas Cause Headaches for Landowners “Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from wells she says should have been plugged years ago. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long. Story by Martha Pskowski, photos by Paul Ratje Reporting for this story was supported by a grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. ” Source:https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19042026/texas-inactive-oil-wells-headaches-for-landowners/

From #1 - #feedly later Recently read: Low-Producing Oil Wells in Texas Cause Headaches for Landowners “Jackie Chesnutt, who lives outside San Angelo, is tired of pollution from wells she says should have been plugged years ago. Experts say Texas rules allow companies to defer plugging wells for far too long. Story by Martha Pskowski, photos by Paul Ratje Reporting for this story was supported by a grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. ” Source: https://insideclimatenews.org/news/19042026/texas-inactive-oil-wells-headaches-for-landowners/