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Fracking Ban Stands in Delaware River Basin | Jersey News
A controversial push in Congress to lift the fracking ban in the Delaware River Basin—critical for 15 million people’s drinking water—failed after Representative Scott Perry’s amendment was blocked before even reaching committee. Backed by the Marcellus Shale Coalition, the proposal aimed to dismantle the 2021 ban and preempt similar restrictions in other river basins, arguing it stifles economic growth. But environmental advocates like the Delaware Riverkeeper Network fiercely defended the ban, citing proven water contamination risks and the need to protect major cities like Philadelphia and…
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