Pennsylvania State Senator Announces Fracking Moratorium Legislation

EcoWatch: At a press event today, State Senator Jim Ferlo (D-Pittsburgh) announced the introduction of the Natural Gas Drilling Moratorium Act, Senate Bill 1100, that would place a moratorium on issuing new permits for fracking in Pennsylvania. He was joined by PennEnvironment, Food & Water Watch, other community and environmental advocacy groups, and concerned citizens. “Since the advent of the shale gas industry in Pennsylvania, I have advocated for a more cautious approach to natural gas extraction from......

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