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Ireland Takes Major Step Towards Nationwide Fracking Ban

Ireland Takes Major Step Towards Nationwide Fracking Ban

A bill banning hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Republic of Ireland was voted through the Dáil Éireann (the country’s House of Representatives, so to speak) on Thursday. During a televised debate over the bill, a number of speakers passionately argued that unconventional oil and gas operations have significant adverse effects. According to the Irish […]

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    Ireland Takes Major Step Towards Nationwide Fracking Ban

    Ireland Takes Major Step Towards Nationwide Fracking Ban

    A bill banning hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Republic of Ireland was voted through the Dáil Éireann (the country’s House of Representatives, so to speak) on Thursday. During a televised debate over the bill, a number of speakers passionately argued that unconventional oil and gas operations have significant adverse effects. According to the Irish […]