Fracking may not be freaking good for soil, wildlife or humans

The wastewater created by hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," used to recover oil and gas from underground shale formations may present more environmental risks than previously believed, researchers say.

Cornell University scientists say chemicals in fracking wastewater can cause a release of microscopic particles from soils that can bind some pollutants to heavy metals.

That binding makes the pollutants an even greater risk to humans and to wildlife above-ground should there be an unexpected spill, the researchers say in their report of their study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.

Accidents are not uncommon, they say; some studies have shown between 10 percent and 40 percent of chemically enhanced water solutions injected deep into rock strata in fracking operations eventually makes it way to the surface.

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FRACKING IS BY FAR AND AWAY THE GREATEST IMMEDIATE THREAT TO OUT ENVIRONMENT.