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Fracking Banned in the Delaware River Basin!

February 25, 2021 Expert BlogNew York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, DelawareMarisa Guerrero, Kimberly Ong

The historic vote, made today by the Delaware River Basin Commission, signals a strong stance in favor of a fossil fuel–free future.

Albany Must Keep Up Climate & Environmental Wins in 2021

January 7, 2021 Expert BlogRich Schrader

New York State has been a climate leader over the past few years--and must keep pressing forward in 2021 to fight for a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable future.

Local Change Is Creating Big Impact

October 8, 2020 Latest NewsUnited States

A rundown of some of our most significant wins in communities across the country.

NY Legislature Passes Bill to Close Fracking Waste Loophole

July 22, 2020 Expert BlogNew YorkRob Friedman

After years of deadlock, key legislation that regulates oil and gas waste passed the New York State Legislature this week. The legislation closes a longstanding and dangerous loophole that exempts dangerous oil and gas industry waste from New York’s existing…

New York State Codifies Fracking Ban in Budget

April 3, 2020 Expert BlogMarisa Guerrero

The New York State legislature permanently bans fracking in New York, five years after Governor Cuomo first instituted a ban through executive action.

Five Years After Ban, New York Can Do More Against Fracking

December 17, 2019 Expert BlogRob Friedman

NJ Governor Murphy Supports Full Fracking Ban in Delaware Basin

January 30, 2019 Expert BlogRob Friedman

Fracking and its waste pose serious risks to the water supply and public’s health.

Thousands Urge Cuomo to Support Full Fracking Ban in the DRB

December 10, 2018 Expert BlogRob Friedman

For the Delaware River Basin, a Partial Fracking Ban Is a Partial Victory

January 11, 2018 DispatchDelaware, New York, Pennsylvania

Proposed regulations would still allow wastewater to be disposed of in the watershed, with risks to both drinking water and the environment.

Fighting Fossil Fuels in New York: What to Expect in 2018

December 29, 2017 Expert BlogKimberly Ong

A brief overview of 2017’s fossil fuel-related victories in the Northeast, and a preview of the work that still needs to be done in 2018.

Climate Alliance States Lead on Climate, Economic Growth

September 20, 2017 Expert BlogLuis Martinez, Kit Kennedy

In a forceful show of climate leadership, Governors Andrew Cuomo (NY), Jerry Brown (CA), and Jay Inslee (WA) and former Secretary of State John Kerry came together in New York City today as part of Climate Week to celebrate the…

In the Age of Trump, Let’s Ban Fracking in the Delaware River Basin

April 6, 2017 Expert BlogRob Friedman

The natural gas industry is actively trying to open the Delaware River Basin up to natural gas fracking—but we can stop them.

A Victory for Free Speech

December 31, 2015 NRDC in ActionNew YorkEli Chen

NRDC's Community Fracking Defense Project allows residents to stand up to oil and gas companies.

New York State's Fracking Ban Is Official

June 29, 2015 Expert BlogKate Sinding

It's official! New York State has taken the historic step of banning high-volume fracking throughout the state.

Maryland Fracking Moratorium Becomes Law

May 29, 2015 Expert BlogKate Sinding