Appalachian Ohio is a primary dumping ground for natural gas fracking waste. Nearly half of it is coming from neighboring states. A battle is underway to try to strip the Ohio Department of Natural Resources from its hold on the permitting process for these injection wells.
Hurricane Ian washed organic matter and contaminants into waterways — and researchers worry degraded water quality could damage aquatic ecosystems for weeks or months and pose a short-term danger to human health.
This oil and gas regulatory agency was given more resources to protect the public and environment. But with its “useless” record-keeping system and lax enforcement practices, it still struggles to hold delinquent companies accountable.
Mary Finley-Brook: The hidden power behind the Chickahominy gas power plant proposal
Why should the SCC privilege a non-transparent request for secrecy by an unregulated firm over the public's right to know and who would benefit?