Tree Deaths in Urban Settings Are Linked to Leaks from Natural Gas Pipelines Below Streets

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By Phil McKennaMay 20, 2020, 5:00 am201 pts
A new study finds dying trees are 30 times more likely to have been exposed to methane-contaminated soil, confirming long-held suspicions that gas leaks kill plants. By Phil McKenna Natural gas leaks from underground pipelines are killing trees in densely populated urban environments, a new study suggests,…

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