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Inactive oil and gas wells in BC can adversely impact environment and human health: Auditor General

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English - March 15, 2019 18:23 - 12 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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British Columbia's auditor general says there are almost 7,500 inactive oil and gas wells in the province that have not been properly decommissioned.

Carol Bellringer says in a report that contamination from oil and gas activity can affect human health, ecosystems, water and air quality and timely restoration of non-operating well sites reduces environmental risk and financial liability

Guest: Richard Zussman

Global News Online Legislative Reporter

British Columbia's auditor general says there are almost 7,500 inactive oil and gas wells in the province that have not been properly decommissioned.


Carol Bellringer says in a report that contamination from oil and gas activity can affect human health, ecosystems, water and air quality and timely restoration of non-operating well sites reduces environmental risk and financial liability


Guest: Richard Zussman


Global News Online Legislative Reporter