California releases plan to phase out fracking, ending three-year de facto ban
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After three years of halted fracking activity, Governor Newsom’s California Geologic Energy Management Division unveiled its proposal to phase out fracking in the state formally. The plan aims to discontinue the issuance of new fracking permits to curb greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard the well-being of California’s residents, wildlife, air, and land.
The announcement follows more than a decade of advocacy efforts from various groups across the state and nation, urging California’s governors to cease the hazardous practice of fracking.
Fracking, a process involving the injection of water, sand, and chemicals into rock at high pressure to extract oil and gas, has long been linked to exacerbating climate change, contaminating drinking water sources, triggering seismic activity, and posing health risks to communities.
Governor Newsom had declared his intent to ban fracking through regulatory action in 2021. While the proposed plan signals an end to fracking, it does not address all forms of well-stimulation techniques, notably steam injection, which remains widely utilized in the state.
The proposed rule represents a significant step forward in California’s commitment to environmental protection and transitioning towards cleaner energy sources.
However, stakeholders continue to call for comprehensive measures to address all well-stimulation activities to ensure Californians’ health and safety and preserve the state’s natural resources.
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