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James Wright
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Documentary producer and director. BBC, Discovery, Sky, PBS and Permission To Know on YouTube
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Totally, but former owners get away with it by bankrupting their companies.
September 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Well done mums! I just made a video on this exact subject!

Why America has a poison well problem
youtu.be/4A2meoETFec
Why America has a poison well problem
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September 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And still 3 million across the country!

Why America has a poison well problem
youtu.be/4A2meoETFec
Why America has a poison well problem
YouTube video by Permission To Know
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September 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Some states do do that, but not all. The Biden admin put $4b towards the problem, but it’s a drop in the ocean - there are 2-3m abandoned wells across the country. I just made an explainer about it this morning if you want to know more

Why America has a poison well problem
youtu.be/4A2meoETFec
Why America has a poison well problem
YouTube video by Permission To Know
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Its mad. I just made a video on this actually, it’s really not as complicated as companies might have you believe.

Why America has a poison well problem
youtu.be/4A2meoETFec
Why America has a poison well problem
YouTube video by Permission To Know
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Yes, it comes down to bankruptcy law allowing companies to literally take out the oil, offload the well to a shell company, then close the company. Leaving the well orphaned and the responsibility of the tax payer.
September 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A lot of them are taking advantage of bankruptcy law. That’ll have to be looked at.
September 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I wonder if it’s a girl or a boy 👶!
May 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM