New York Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes Fracking Moratorium

EcoWatch: New York`s general assembly passed a moratorium on fracking Monday with a sensible question in mind--why rush? "We have heard from thousands of residents across the state about many issues associated with hydrofracking, and prudent leadership demands that we take our time to address all these concerns," said New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. "We do not need to rush into this. The natural gas deposits within the Marcellus Shale are not going to go anywhere." The assembly passed a three-year......

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