Grist
New Mexico Gets a 70-Foot Toxic Fountain It Definitely Didn't Order
A 70-foot geyser of toxic wastewater in New Mexico is a dramatic reminder that the state's oilfields have a lot of nasty water and no good place to put it.
2026-05-31
Grist
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