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Fracking Set to Begin in Ohio National Forest | Columbus News
The federal government is set to unleash fracking in Ohio’s Wayne National Forest — the first time this practice will be allowed in a national forest — with over 2,800 acres up for lease by September 15. Amid growing environmental outcry over threats to wildlife, recreation, and local ecosystems, the move signals a major expansion of energy development on public lands. While industry groups tout transparency and Ohio’s energy legacy, legal challenges and a 30-day public comment period loom — giving citizens a final chance to weigh in before the drill bits hit the ground. Listen in comfort:Get…
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