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Locals react to fracking ban

Binghamton (WIVT) - Members of the community who oppose fracking are rejoicing one day after New York State officially banned the practice of high-volume hydraulic fracturing.

Hydraulic fracturing officially prohibited in New York


(WBNG Binghamton) The state Department of Environmental Conservation has officially prohibited high-volume hydraulic fracturing across New York.

Fracking ban draws predictable reaction




New York's newly official ban on large-scale hydraulic fracturing drew a predictable response: Fracking critics love it and supporters hate it.

Did EPA Fracking Study Hit the Mark?


A new EPA study on fracking has those on both sides of the debate digesting the findings.

7 years later, NY finalizes fracking review




ALBANY – The state Department of Environmental Conservation released a 2,000-page, seven-years-in-the-making report Wednesday that lays the groundwork for the state's promised ban of large-scale hydraulic fracturing.

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