Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Social and Urban Research say the number of properties leased for oil and gas exploration in Allegheny County jumped by 322% from 2008 to 2009. The finding was part of a study that looked at county real estate data from 2003 to May of 2010. The research show about 7% of the county has been leased for exploration since 2003. Researchers say the spike in 2009 can be attributed to the interest in Marcellus Shale drilling.
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