1. Fracking's Unlikely Battleground.
- Author
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Eaton, Leslie
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REFERENDUM , *HYDRAULIC fracturing , *INDUSTRIAL pollution ,HYDRAULIC fracturing laws - Abstract
The article discusses neighborhood concerns about hydraulic fracturing (fracking). In Denton, Texas voters will consider a proposal to ban fracking within city limits. At issue are inconveniences related to fracking including noise, fumes, and the impact on property values. Law professor David Spence says he expects more such referenda to emerge, given that the benefits of fracking are spread across the U.S. while its costs are geographically concentrated.
- Published
- 2014