Abandoned oil and gas wells pose a serious threat to our climate. These wells leak methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that accelerates climate change and many other harmful gases. Our non-profit is working to plug these wells, reducing emissions, and protecting our planet. Our blog focuses on climate changes, abandoned wells, and what’s happening to our non-profit.
A recent article in Scientific American titled “Trees Alone Can’t Stop Climate Change” highlights a critical issue in the fight against global warming: the over-reliance on natural carbon sinks, such as forests, to offset ongoing greenhouse gas emissions. While trees
Our foundation has recently been featured in the City and State New York web site. The article discusses how the outcome of the 2024 presidential election could significantly impact the future of abandoned oil wells in New York and across
We invite you to read Cronkite News article that features our non-profit. This is an article about orphaned oil and gas wells in Arizona. It discusses the environmental and financial impact of these wells, as well as the efforts to
One Green Planet article explores the history and scale of orphan wells—oil and gas wells abandoned without proper closure—and their significant risks to the environment, including groundwater contamination and methane emissions. It also covers ongoing efforts by non-profits, industry, and
Greenhouse gases are naturally occurring and human-made gases that play a vital role in Earth’s climate. Key gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and water vapor form a kind of thermal blanket around the planet. They let sunlight pass
Curtis Shuck was interviewed by Montana Public Radio by Nick Mott, and Ellis Juhlin. Their episode is about abandoned oil and gas wells in Montana. It discusses what orphan wells are and why there is a focus on getting them
The oil and gas industry is often characterized by images of gushing wells and massive offshore platforms. But a significant portion of domestic energy production comes from a less conspicuous source: stripper wells. These aging wells, nearing the end of
Our modern lives are inextricably linked to oil and gas. These resources fuel our homes, power our vehicles, and form the building blocks of countless everyday products, from the clothes we wear to the medicines we rely on. Unfortunately when
Well Done Foundation was featured in a recent article in USA Today. The Supreme Court recently allowed two key environmental regulations from the Biden administration to remain in effect. One rule targets methane emissions from oil and gas facilities, a