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Fracking study finds low radium but flags salt pollution risk
Original: Fracking study finds low radium, raises salt concerns
A new study of fracking operations, reported by Spotlight PA, found low levels of radium in wastewater but raised concerns about high salt content. Researchers suggest the salty brine brought up by drilling could pose risks to groundwater and streams if spilled or improperly handled, shifting attention from radiation to salinity as the main environmental worry.
Why now: New research is prompting debate over the environmental risks of fracking wastewater.
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- Fracking study finds low radium, raises salt concerns · Spotlight PA
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