NY State Assembly Bans 'Fracking,' Controversial Natural Gas Drilling Method, In Temporary Moratorium

NY Assembly Passes Temporary Ban On 'Fracking'

The New York State Assembly voted 93 to 43 Monday night to place a temporary moratorium on a controversial type of natural gas exploration that combines hydraulic fracturing with horizontal drilling. The goal is to give the state more time to address safety and environmental concerns.

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