Natural Gas Wells (IMAGE)

University of Colorado at Boulder

Natural Gas Wells

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A new University of Colorado at Boulder study shows that noise from natural gas well compressors negatively influences nesting bird populations in the area, a finding with implications for birds residing in ecological communities situated in the growing din of urban clamor.

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Clinton Francis, University of Colorado

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