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Experts estimate there are likely more than 1 million orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S. that can leak oil, gas and other toxic chemicals into our air, soil and water.
Orphaned and abandoned wells put the safety of the millions who live nearby at risk. Children who live, learn and play near these wells are especially vulnerable to health impacts.
The good news is we have the technology needed to find these wells, plug their leaks and tackle this issue head on. And with the commitment of people like you, EDF is hard at work making it happen.
John, will you support EDF’s work tackling methane pollution and protecting our health by starting a yearly gift today? You'll triple your impact thanks to a $2-for-$1 match from two EDF donors.
Your support helps slash oil and gas methane pollution, including from orphaned and abandoned wells, by leveraging sensors and data to find wells, plug leaks, hold polluters accountable and protect the health of millions of people.
In Pennsylvania, where there could be as many as 700,000 hidden orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells, EDF, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners are piloting a project aimed at quickly and efficiently locating and characterizing these wells.
And we’ve found hundreds so far. In 2023 and 2024, more than 200 wells were plugged in PA with federal funds EDF helped secure. That’s more than the last six years combined!
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Left: Preparing a drone for flight. Right: An orphaned oil and gas well. (Christopher Whitlatch)
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By plugging orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells, we can create jobs, protect groundwater, raise property values, cut climate pollution, improve our health and create a brighter future for ourselves and our children.
This work is far from over, and you can help keep the momentum going. Please start a yearly gift to support these efforts and EDF’s broader work stabilizing our climate and protecting our health. You’ll unlock $2 for every $1 you give, tripling your impact.
Thank you for all you do,
Anne Russell Gregory
Manager, Online Member Engagement
P.S. Did you know that when you dedicate your EDF gift to someone special, you can add a message to an ecard for the perfect climate-friendly gift? And with the $2-for-$1 match, you can tell your recipient how their gift will make three times the difference for a safer climate and thriving communities. Give the gift of a vital Earth.
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