Historically redlined neighborhoods have twice the number of oil and gas wells

Grist
By Julia KaneApr 13, 2022, 10:30 am442 ptsHot
Neighborhoods that were redlined have nearly twice as many oil and gas wells as neighborhoods that were historically considered “desirable,” a new study has found. The findings underscore the connection between structural racism and polluting oil and gas infrastructure. The analysis is the first of its…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Chile EV Sales Report: 10% Market Share Reached in April Thanks to 247% Growth! 117

Record wildfire losses rocked 2025 even as global burned area neared all-time lows 106

Nature’s feedback loops can drive collapse. Thomas Crowther thinks they can also drive recovery 96

27 Moon Bears rescued from illegal Laos bile farm 69

Intense heat during Mecca’s spring threatens millions of Hajj pilgrims 24

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.