Gas Drilling Research Suffers from Lack of Funding - WTRF 7 News Sports Weather - Wheeling Steubenville

Experts say gas drilling research is suffering from a lack of funding.

Scientists say gas drilling could be ruining the air, polluting water, and making people sick, but a lack of funding is delaying efforts to get to the bottom of it all.

The Environmental Defense Fund says it is partnering with major universities and eight natural gas companies on ways to address environmental and health concerns, but it hasn't provided details.

Experts say the lack of research could lead to a crush of lawsuits and expensive settlements for the industry.