Alberta’s oil and gas wells threaten people’s health, but there are disparities in who is most at risk

Around 13% of Albertans live within 1.5 kilometers of an active oil or gas well. Given the link between oil and gas production and ill health, this leaves a significant proportion of the province’s population at risk. Around 13% of Albertans live within 1.5 kilometers of an active oil or gas well. Given the link between oil and gas production and ill health, this leaves a significant proportion of the province’s population at risk. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories