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Vermont Bans Fracking

Posted by samzenpus on from the no-more-gas-for-you dept.

eldavojohn writes "Vermont is the first state to ban fracking (hydraulic fracturing), a process that was to revolutionize the United States' position into a major producer of natural gas. New York currently has a moratorium on fracking but it is not yet a statewide ban. Video of the signing indicates the concern over drinking water as the motivation for Vermont's measures (PDF draft of legislation). Slashdot has frequently encountered news debating the safety of such practices."

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  1. That settles it... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    We're moving to Vermont!

    1. Re:That settles it... by Dunbal · · Score: 5, Funny

      Vermont is small enough that they can just slant drill under it from neighboring states.

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    2. Re:That settles it... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      Are you suggesting they drink Vermont's milkshake?

    3. Re:That settles it... by Ihmhi · · Score: 4, Funny

      Well, according to the latest laws in Vermont:

      WHEREAS Vermont's milkshake has been proven to bring all the boys to that yard

      WHEREAS Vermont asserts that damn right, it's better than yours

      WHEREAS Vermont acknowledges the possibility of educating others on its milkshake as long as financial remuneration is achieved

      WHEREAS Hydraulic fracking has been shown to endanger said milkshake

      BE IT RESOLVED that Vermont hereby bans hydraulic fracking in all forms.

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  2. Better reported as by Radtastic · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Vermont Says, "No Fracking Fracking!"

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  3. What the Frack? by Lavithas · · Score: 4, Funny

    I hope I wasn't the only one who immediately thought of Battlestar Galactica.