From The Glenwood Springs Independent: "Current data suggests that there is an 'acute problem with toxic emissions' from natural gas development, which could signify an 'emergent problem for the health' of Garfield County residents, a recently released report said. A group of seven researchers from the University of Colorado-Denver and Colorado State University said in a report that there are 'major gaps' in the past assessment of air and water quality associated with oil and gas development on the Western Slope. But 'air and water quality studies conducted to date indicate that potential exposures to hazardous emissions exist' for Garfield County residents, the report said. The researchers also said there is an 'immediate need for specific information on exposures and the impact from oil and gas development on all aspects of human health.' The group of researchers also called for further monitoring, and for oil and gas companies to release water and air quality data that may have been collected but are not in the public domain."
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