Tag: fracking
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Fracking vs. Democracy: State Laws Subvert Home Rule and Property Rights
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL — In short, rules on the books in many states—which take away the public’s ability to protect their own property and neighborhood integrity—actually subvert the very fabric of our democracy. It is dangerous stuff that …
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Natural Gas Prices Will Skyrocket if Frack Gas is Exported
OIL CHANGE INTERNATIONAL — The reason for this is simple old economics of supply and demand. At the moment, there is a glut of U.S. gas, driving down prices, but if 20 or 30 percent is exported, this will reduce supply in the U.S. and raise prices. And if prices rise, investment will …
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Three Bills Seek to Halt California Fracking
CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY — Given that fracking is inherently unsafe and poses a direct threat to our communities, we welcome legislation that provides for a comprehensive statewide moratorium …
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New Fracking Standards Not Supported by Environmental Organizations
ECOWATCH — This center does not represent the interests of the environmental community, and very few members of the movement to protect communities and their vital resources from fracking were consulted in the development of the center’s so-called standards. In fact …
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Whistleblower Bill Would Criminalize Exposing Wrongdoing at Factory Farms and Fracking Sites in PA
PUBLICSOURCE — A recently proposed Pennsylvania bill would make it a crime to photograph, videotape or audiotape activities on farms without the permission of the owner. The bill would limit information to the public about …