N.Y. Senate Approves Fracking Moratorium

New York Times: The New York State Senate voted 48 to 9 Tuesday night to issue a temporary moratorium on a type of natural gas exploration that combines hydraulic fracturing with horizontal drilling and the injection of millions of gallons of chemically treated water underground. The aim of the measure is to ensure an adequate review of safety and environmental concerns. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is currently reviewing the environmental impact of drilling in upstate New York, ......

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