By The Associated Press, March 19, 2013
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A third upstate New York town has won a court challenge to its ban on natural gas drilling as two previous cases are about to be argued … Continue reading
3rd NY Town Wins in Court Over Fracking Ban
March 20, 2013
Avon defeats a court challenge to its ban on natural gas drilling.
By The Associated Press, March 19, 2013
By The Associated Press, March 19, 2013
Fracking Moratoria, Bans, and Resolutions
October 25, 2012
New York, Pennsylvania and a Sampling of Municipalities and Key Organizations from Varied Locations Opposed to Hydrofrack Drilling.
By Keuka Citizens Against Hydrofracking, March 1, 2013.
CLICK HERE to view the full list of moratoria, bans and resolutions.… Continue reading
Vermont Governor Signs Bill Banning Hydraulic Fracturing
May 24, 2012
Vermont is the first state in the nation to ban the practice of extracting natural gas from shale.
By Terri Hallenbeck, Burlington Free Press, May 16, 2012
By Terri Hallenbeck, Burlington Free Press, May 16, 2012
MONTPELIER — An anti-fracking crowd gathered Tuesday night in Albany, N.Y., for a benefit concert that included actors Mark Ruffalo and Melissa Leo … Continue reading
UK Backtracks on Fracking
May 20, 2012
Ministers decide there is not enough gas under UK to justify controversial ‘earthquake’ drilling
By Matt Chorley, The Independent, May 20, 2012
By Matt Chorley, The Independent, May 20, 2012
The Government has rejected shale gas technology as a solution to Britain’s energy crisis, conceding it will do little to cut bills or keep the lights on.
Supporters
No ‘Fracking’ Until Further Study, Says Irish Minister for Energy
May 16, 2012
No hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” for gas would take place in Ireland pending further “detailed scientific analysis and advice”.
By LORNA SIGGINS, The Irish Times, May 12, 2012
By LORNA SIGGINS, The Irish Times, May 12, 2012
MINISTER FOR Energy Pat Rabbitte has reiterated that no hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” for gas would take place in Ireland pending further … Continue reading
Vermont Bans Fracking
May 7, 2012
Legislature gives final passage to first-in-the-nation fracking ban
Media Release, May 4, 2012
Media Release, May 4, 2012
The Vermont House of Representatives voted 103-36 today to give final passage to legislation that will make Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the practice of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.
“The Vermont Legislature … Continue reading
Quebec Bans Any Fracking Pending Studies
April 5, 2012
Quebec Moves to a Complete and Total Moratorium on Shale Gas Development
By Rebecca Penty, Calgary Herald, April 4, 2012
By Rebecca Penty, Calgary Herald, April 4, 2012
CALGARY – The province of Quebec has moved from a de facto ban on shale gas development to a “complete and total moratorium,” lamented Calgary oilpatch executive Michael Binnion on … Continue reading
New York Judge Rules Town Can Ban Gas Hydrofracking
February 21, 2012
MIREYA NAVARRO, NEW YORK TIMES
In August, Dryden’s Town Board used its zoning laws to pass a drilling ban, one salvo in a battle that is playing out nationwide as energy companies move to drill in densely populated areas. A month after the ban’s passage,Anschutz Exploration Corporation, a Colorado driller with … Continue reading
N.J. Senate Passes Fracking Ban
June 29, 2011
MARYANN SPOTO, State House Bureau, The Record –
The state Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation banning the use of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas exploration in New Jersey.
The 33-1 vote came after Sen. Joseph Kyrillos (R-Monmouth) unsuccessfully asked for a five-year moratorium instead of an outright ban.
Sen. Robert Gordon (D-Bergen), … Continue reading
