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Radiation fears flare in Kentucky oil fields over NORM concerns
In Kentucky, residents fear radioactive material from Martha oil fields after pipes leaked NORM to the surface. Ashland disputes danger, while scientists and locals debate health risks, lawsuits seek damages, and cleanup claims progress despite mistrust.
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Keaton
Bill Mullins
Kentucky
Mullins
Martha Oil
Martha Oil Field
Ashland Inc
Ashland
Martha Oil Fields
Ned Pillersdorf
Prestonsburg
Tom FitzGerald
Kentucky Resources Council
John Ford
U.S. Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Tulsa
Oklo
Jeff Roberts
Martha
Roberts
FitzGerald
Catlettsburg