Delaware River Basin Commission Votes to Ban Fracking in Historic Victory

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By Emily DennyFeb 26, 2021, 1:05 pm172 pts
In a historic move, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) voted Thursday to ban hydraulic fracking in the region. The ban was supported by all four basin states — New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York — putting a permanent end to hydraulic fracking for natural gas along the 13,539-square-mile…

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