Last week, Governor John Hickenlooper and Jared Polis announced that they had come to an agreement that would result in four fracking-related initiatives being dropped from the November ballot. As a result of this compromise, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission voted to drop its legal challenge to the City of Longmont’s fracking ban…. More »
NV Fracking Protesters Rally Outside Capitol
Activists gathered in front of the Nevada Capitol on July 31 to protest Republican Governor Brian Sandoval’s support of fracking as a way to develop the state’s oil and gas resources. The group also submitted a letter to Governor Sandoval calling for a moratorium on fracking until stricter regulations are implemented to protect the environment… More »
Butte County, CA Investigates Effects of Possible Fracking Ban
The Butte County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to issue a study on the effects of an initiative that would ban fracking. The measure was sponsored by Frack Free Butte County and the approval of the 30-day study means that a vote on a fracking ban will stay off the ballot until June 2016. Organizers… More »
Activists Try Again for a Fracking Ban in Youngstown
Activists in Youngstown, Ohio are hoping that the fourth time’s the charm when it comes to passing a ban on fracking in the town. Three similar measures have been rejected by voters, with the most recent effort failing in May 2014. In order for a vote on fracking to be included on the November ballot,… More »
