Research reveals sources of CO2 from Aleutian-Alaska Arc volcanoes

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Research reveals sources of CO2 from Aleutian-Alaska Arc volcanoes

Scientists have wondered what happens to the organic and inorganic carbon that Earth’s Pacific Plate carries with it as it slides into the planet’s interior along the volcano-studded Ring of Fire. A new study suggests a notable amount of such subducted carbon returns to the atmosphere rather than traveling deep into Earth’s mantle.  The finding […]

Treated Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater may Pollute Area Water Sources for Years

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Treated Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater may Pollute Area Water Sources for Years

Given Pennsylvania’s abundant natural resources, it’s no surprise that the Commonwealth has become a mecca for hydraulic fracturing. Researchers, however, have recently discovered that releasing millions of gallons of treated hydraulic fracturing wastewater each year into area surface waters may have longer-lasting effects than originally thought. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, hydraulic fracturing […]