When the California state Senate fell short this week in its vote on a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, the decision flew in the face of widespread public opposition that crosses party lines, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. “Without a statewide moratorium, communities have been left unprotected and have had to scramble to defend themselves from the risks of fracking,” Nagami wrote. “Two thirds of Californians across party lines believe the risks are not worth it and support a moratorium. The majority of Democrats (78%), Independents (74%) and Republicans (51%) back a time-out.” (h/t to The Energy Collective)
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