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Story summary
- The Permian Basin in Texas faces environmental harm from abandoned and leaking oil wells, risking freshwater sources.
- Hawk Dunlap, an oilfield worker, reports that all 150 wells he investigated leaked.
- Dunlap says the leaks stem from negligent practices and regulatory failures, noting Chevron profits while cleanup costs fall to taxpayers.
- He ran for Texas Railroad Commissioner to pursue accountability and stronger regulations.
