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Six Years After Redbird Injection Well Brine Incident, Well Owners, State Representatives, Scientists, and Water Officials Demand Long-Term Investigation Into Brine Migration

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 Six Years After Redbird Injection Well Brine Incident, Well Owners, State Representatives, Scientists, and Water Officials Demand Long-Term Investigation Into Brine Migration  MARIETTA, Ohio —Following the release of a new Buckeye Environmental Network (BEN) report documenting continued pressure increases in wells impacted by the Redbird #4 injection well, impacted

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Dennison Disposal Injection Well pt.I — Repeated Spills, Delayed Response

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Credit to Jenny Morgan who continues further research in her ‘Daily Accident Report’ project. She’s made public records requests, researched primary sources, and raised attention about the myriad of oil and gas waste issues going on unchecked in Ohio. Editing of this report done by Buckeye Environmental Network. Incident #2: Dennison Disposal Injection Well —

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Unpermitted and Unchecked: Why Freepoint’s Noncompliance Threatens Ohio’s Air

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The Freepoint Eco-Systems plastic pyrolysis plant in Hebron has, yet again, violated Ohio’s environmental laws. During the first two weeks of December, almost immediately after Freepoint submitted their latest plan to return to compliance, an Ohio EPA inspector reported Freepoint for multiple violations of their air permit and state law. The violations include exceeding particulate

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Join us for a webinar on how you can help us fight against petrochemicals and plastics in Ohio! Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7pm ET

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You are invited! Webinar: Help Us Fight Against Petrochemicals & Plastics in Ohio! Date: Wednesday, September 17 Time: 7 pm ET Location: Zoom Webinar Click here to register! During this session, we will: – Break down what so-called “chemical recycling” really is (and isn’t) – Share updates on the status of chemical recycling facilities across Ohio – Introduce you

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Injection Well Public Meeting Scheduled in Warren Township, Washington County, Ohio

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A public meeting concerning injection wells will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Warren High School Auditorium, located at 130 Warrior Drive, Vincent, Ohio. This meeting is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed or ongoing use of injection wells in the area and to voice concerns

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Toxic Gas and Oil Waste Suspected in Marietta Wells

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On Monday, June 9th, 2025, Buckeye Environmental Network visited two conventional oil and gas wells in Marietta, Ohio, after landowners raised concerns about possible toxic contamination. Both wells, once productive, are now suspected of being repressurized by radioactive oil and gas waste. The source? Likely underground migration from nearby Class II injection wells. Jack Chamberlain,

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Washington County is being targeted for Radioactive Fracking Waste Brine

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Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Gas and Oil Chief Eric Vendel has agreed to meet with concerned Warren Community Water and Sewer Association (WCWSA) members due to public pressure, after nearly 150 people attended an April 26th public meeting at Warren High School in Washington County organized by WCWSA members and the board

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Legislative Hearing Dominated by Opposition to Ohio CO2 Storage Bill

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Speakers raised concerns about property rights, safety risks, and CO2 pipeline impacts May 12th, 2025 – Last week, residents from across the state spoke to the Ohio House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee in opposition to House Bill 170. If passed, this bill would clarify the regulatory environment for CO2 storage but also encroach on

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An Environmental Victory: Harrison County Reverses Decision on Oil and Gas Brine Use for Winter Road Treatment 

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“I was happy that someone finally read the facts and data and made a decision based on that for a change” said Dr Randi Pokladnik, a resident of Harrison County and long-time environmental justice activist

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