Danger of environmental devastation in Ohio/USA

American Electric Power (AEP) leased 150,000 acres around and beneath the Wilds in Ohio to Anadarko Petroleum. The Wilds is a conservation centre which contains mine land. However, the electric utility AEP donated it for the animal research centre and wildlife park, while retaining the mineral rights. A drilling lease has been signed encompassing around $ 15 million for leasing minerals rights over the next seven years to Anadarko Petroleum.   ... →