The Colorado Independent

Sunday, May 19th, 2013

Posts Tagged toxins

DeGette urges EPA to consider health threats posed by gas drilling

By | 04.03.12 | 1:16 pm

As the Environmental Protection Administration finalizes its air standards for hydraulic fracturing, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette sent a letter today asking it to consider a new study that shows Colorado residents living near natural gas wells are exposed to increased levels of carcinogens and toxins.

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Eagle County landfill eyes taking gas-drilling pit liners banned by Garfield County

By | 07.06.11 | 10:01 am

Eagle County’s landfill manager is considering disposing of natural gas drilling pit liners that neighboring Garfield County stopped accepting two years ago because the massive, high-density polyethylene sheets are potentially toxic and too tough to handle.