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Orphan wells leave toxic legacy across Pennsylvania

Aug 19, 2025 - 14:00
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Orphan wells leave toxic legacy across Pennsylvania
An abandoned oil well

The state has plugged hundreds of the unused wells, but thousands are still leaking dangerous chemicals and climate-warming methane.

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