Mixed Reactions on N.Y. Fracking Decision

New York Times: Reaction to Thursday's announcement by the Cuomo administration that New York State must review potential public health effects before deciding whether to allow fracking is split along fairly predictable lines. Gas industry officials and landowners who want to lease their properties for this kind of natural gas drilling said they were disappointed because the move means that fracking won't start anytime soon in New York. Still, some said they were relieved that the state — and not outside experts,...

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