Gas wells leak explosive levels of methane in Bakersfield

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Gas wells leak explosive levels of methane in Bakersfield
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Idle gas wells in Bakersfield, California have been leaking enough methane to cause explosions or fires, according to state inspectors. Local residents say they're concerned for their health and safety.

On May 17, an inspector from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District measured the concentrations of methane in the air surrounding the leaking wells, Jamie Holt, chief communications officer with the district, said in a statement to the Associated Press.

CalGEM said in their report on the four additional leaks that they were notifying the owner/operators of the wells, Sunray Petroleum, to repair the leaks and that they briefed the Bakersfield Fire Department. But environmental advocates in the region said the response by regional and state authorities did not go far enough.“The response...

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