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Henry Henderson: No fracking in Illinois until communities are safe
Henry Henderson directs the Midwest Program for the Natural Resources Defense Council, a green group with 1.3 million members and...
Jan 6, 20133 min read
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Court Strikes Down Local Zoning Provisions of Act 13 – Canon-McMillan, PA Patch
This story relates to a ruling that says a state (in this case Pennsylvania) cannot make a law that strips local government from banning...
Dec 14, 20122 min read
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Fracking regulations back on the agenda in Illinois | Midwest Energy News
The debate over hydraulic fracturing regulation in Illinois will return to the front burner in coming weeks. Fracking regulations will...
Dec 4, 20125 min read
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Representative Mike Bost Will Not Support a Moratorium | Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Dear Representative Bost, Thank you for meeting with me today and agreeing to take a look at the Illinois EPA Brine Field Assessment I...
Nov 20, 20125 min read
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Press Release: Fracking for Support: Natural gas industry pumps cash into Congress – Common Ca
New report details 10-year spending campaign by fracking interests to avoid regulation Contact: James Browning 215-605-6315 Natural gas...
Nov 15, 20122 min read
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City of Carlyle Illinois Bans Fracking
The city of Carlyle has established the first legal precedent in Illinois that a non-home rule municipality can prohibit drilling for oil...
Oct 28, 20121 min read
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Video: The Illinois Fracking Moratorium Movement
Produced by Cindy Green. Did you know there are Illinois residents who are already affected by existing drilling and frack water...
Oct 19, 20121 min read
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