A new report is attempting to condemn the oil and gas industry in New Mexico, saying nearly 700 wells are located within a mile of a school throughout the state and exposing students to noxious emissions.
The analysis of state and federal data was performed by the Associated Press which reported that more than 29,000 students at 74 students have potential exposure to the emissions.
The report attempts to blame poor student performance on the exposure to the oil and gas industry.
“But research has found student learning is directly harmed by air pollution from fossil fuels — even when socioeconomic factors are taken into account,” reported the AP.
“The risks go far beyond New Mexico. An AP analysis of data from the Global Oil and Gas Extraction Tracker found over 1,000 public schools across 13 states that are within five miles of a major oil or gas field. Major fields are collections of wells that produce the highest amount of energy in a state.”
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