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Study Links Childhood Leukemia to Proximity of Oil Wells

4/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Dr. Lisa McKenzie reveals a troubling link between Colorado children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and their proximity to oil and gas well sites. The findings raise urgent questions about the effectiveness of current regulations in shielding vulnerable kids from harmful air pollutants like benzene, highlighting the need for further investigation to safeguard their health.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study by Dr. Lisa McKenzie reveals a troubling link between Colorado children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and their proximity to oil and gas well sites. The findings raise urgent questions about the effectiveness of current regulations in shielding vulnerable kids from harmful air pollutants like benzene, highlighting the need for further investigation to safeguard their health.