Leaks found in shale gas wells

Quebec's Ministry of Natural Resources has found leaks in more than half the shale gas wells it inspected, according to a report compiled for the province's environmental protection agency. Quebec has dozens of oil and gas companies exploratory permits to drill in the lowlands along the St. Lawrence River. Of 31 wells inspected, 19 showed "natural gas emissions. According to Article 60 of the Quebec Mining Act, "if a well is closed temporarily it must be left in a condition that will prevent a fluid or gas flow from the well." Quebec's Ministry of Natural Resources has found leaks in more than half the shale gas wells it inspected, according to a report compiled for the province's environmental protection agency. He believes the emissions are probably methane, which Belisle said are much more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide. Belisle said the leaks are proof more scientific studies need to be done to assess the environmental impact of shale gas exploration in Quebec.

I believe that these kinds of things need to be avoided and prevented. Things like this are happening way too many times. Companies need to spend more money making their wells last longer and keep them maintained. No more then a few months ago bp had a huge oil leak and this killed many fish, coral and other animals in the Gulf. Bp is still not finished cleaning all of the mess up. All of this could be prevented if the companies just put more time into building their wells better.