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Gas Drilling at Former Nuke Test Site?
October 3, 2007 4:53 PM

Image courtesy of Department of Energy, Office of Legacy Management

The state agency that regulates oil and gas drilling is considering allowing new wells near the site of an underground nuclear test detonated in 1969. The federal Department of Energy says it's safe, but others aren't so sure. KDNK's Steve Zelaznik went to a hearing on the proposal Tuesday and has this report.

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Posted by Eric Whitney on October 3, 2007 4:53 PM | Permalink