New report outlines negative environmental impact of fracking. Image source: Shutterstock (#378131167)
In final report, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency strikes its previous conclusion that water pollution is not systemic to the fracking process. In its 2015 report the agency came to the conclusion that fracking has not caused widespread, systemic impacts on drinking water in the USA. The EPA changed its opinion after a panel of independent scientists recommended in August to revise the statement, which had minimized the potential dangers posed to drinking water.
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