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January 8, 2013

New York Sheds Light on its Fracking Plans

Ken Silverstein, EnergyBiz


Forbes

New York State is moving a step closer to allowing fracking on certain properties there. Its governor has been awaiting the findings of a detailed analysis on whether the shale gas drilling process can be done without jeopardizing the local water supplies and the region’s air quality.

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