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In Texas, Rising Concern Over a Deadly, Smelly Gas

In a state dominated by the oil and gas industry, hydrogen sulfide — a dangerous gas with a distinctive smell — is ubiquitous. And as the industry continues to boom, worries about people coming into contact with the gas are on the rise.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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In a state dominated by the oil and gas industry, hydrogen sulfide — a dangerous gas with a distinctive smell — is ubiquitous. And as the industry continues to boom, worries about people coming into contact with the gas are on the rise. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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