News in Brief A Look at the New Rules on Fracking Just-announced regulations take a step toward ensuring safer and more transparent fracking methods. Kate Wheeling
Environment The Poor Regulation of the Fracking Industry In Ohio, where gas drilling is booming and toxic waste abundant, legislators acted modestly to address concerns about public safety. Naveena Sadasivam
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