Monday, January 16

Opinion: North Dakota must lead on regulating fracking

In its dispute with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over air pollution, North Dakota has an ace in the hole: the state’s clean air. The American Lung Association’s most recent report card on air quality gave North Dakota all A’s. 

In its dispute with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over air pollution, North Dakota has an ace in the hole: the state’s clean air. The American Lung Association’s most recent report card on air quality gave North Dakota all A’s.

So, when state regulators say they’re doing a good job, North Dakotans’ own eyes and ears back the claims up.C

Can the same be said for fracking rules?

No. And over the months to come, the North Dakota Industrial Commission should act decisively to change that answer to yes.


Grand Forks Herald.com

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