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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.

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…

NY State Senate Passes Bill to Close Loophole on Oil & Gas

June 5, 2019 Expert BlogRob Friedman

Thousands Urge Cuomo to Support Full Fracking Ban in the DRB

December 10, 2018 Expert BlogRob Friedman

NRDC Testifies in Support of Full Fracking Ban in the DRB

June 20, 2018 Expert BlogKimberly Ong

NRDC called for a full fracking ban in the Delaware River Basin at a meeting of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) in West Trenton, New Jersey last week.

Time For a Full Fracking Ban in the Delaware River Basin

March 30, 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.