Carlson and Tong’s fracking research cited in NYT feature

The New York Times’ article “‘Monster Fracks’ Are Getting Far Bigger. And Far Thirstier.” references research by CEE professors Kenneth Carlson and Tiezheng Tong. The article demonstrated the impact on U.S. aquifers by fracking activity by large oil and gas wells, using “astonishing volumes of water.” Carlson and Tong’s research found hydraulic fracturing in arid…Read more

Smith featured in NY Times article on diminishing groundwater

Candid outdoor portrait of Ryan Smith

Assistant Professor Ryan Smith’s research connecting groundwater depletion to arsenic contamination was cited in a New York Times article entitled “America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow.” Below is an excerpt from the article: “In general, as people drill deeper wells, the likelihood of arsenic contamination increases, according to Dr. Smith, now…Read more