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Fracking on Ohio’s National Forest | Columbus News
Fracking is set to invade Ohio’s only national forest as the Bureau of Land Management prepares to auction off nearly 3,000 acres in Wayne National Forest—part of a massive 40,000-acre plan—raising alarms over health risks, especially for kids, and environmental degradation. With over 200,000 annual visitors enjoying hiking and biking, the forest faces threats from heavy truck traffic, well pads, and pipelines. A 30-day public comment period ends August 17th—advocates are urging citizens to speak up before it’s too late, warning this move represents corporate exploitation of public lands and…
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