A natural gas pipeline in Alaska has been leaking methane into the atmosphere since at least early February. Dr. Katey Walter Anthony helps to put the size of that leak into perspective.
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State demands Hilcorp monitor environmental impact of Cook Inlet gas leak
The State Department of Environmental Conservation says the company needs to be prepared to “evacuate the line,” which could include shutting down wells, by March 13th, depending on monitoring results.
Environmental group to sue Hilcorp over Cook Inlet gas leak
The leaking gas pipeline in Cook Inlet is drawing concern from environmental groups and state and federal agencies. Cook Inletkeeper told Hilcorp CEO Jeffrey Hildebrand it intends to sue the company in 60 days, claiming Hilcorp is violating of the Federal Clean Water Act.
Environmental group calls for shutdown of leaking gas line in Cook Inlet
A local environmental group is calling on regulators to shut down a leaking gas line in Cook Inlet until it is repaired.
After Nearly 4 Months, Porter Ranch Gas Leak Is Temporarily Plugged
The leak was first reported in October; since then, more than 6,000 residents were forced to evacuate the area northwest of downtown Los Angeles.
California Utility Faces Criminal Charges Over Ongoing Gas Leak
The leaking well near Porter Ranch, Calif., has been spewing methane gas into the air for months now. The company already faces civil suits; now, prosecutors are filing misdemeanor criminal charges.
Leaking gas fouled Shishmaref’s coast for 18 months, until it was traced to the village’s only gas line
It’s unclear how much residual cleanup will cost, but the the owner of the gas line will cover the expenses as the responsible party.