Hydraulic Fracking Fact Sheet
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Ten states have introduced or passed legislation to place a moratorium on fracking, including Maryland, New Jersey and Florida.
The mix and composition of fracking fluid is typically kept secret–even from health professionals attempting to treat related illnesses ranging from skin rashes to cancer. Several states have introduced legislation requiring full chemical disclosure, including Montana and North Carolina.
Despite New York Governor Cuomo’s ban on fracking, the state has disposed of 460,000 tons of fracking waste imported from Pennsylvania. Concurrent Senate and Assembly bills have been introduced to prohibit the state from processing fracking waste.
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