Hydraulic fracturing chemical spills on agricultural land need scrutiny
03-Jun-2016 -
Hydraulic fracturing, a widely used method for extracting oil and gas from otherwise impenetrable shale and rock formations, involves not only underground injections composed mostly of water, but also a mixture of chemical additives. These chemicals range from toxic biocides and surfactants, to ...
agriculture
biodegradation
contamination
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