Hydraulic fracturing, called "fracking," has created outrage in Pennsylvania and led to regulations in New York state. The oil-drilling practice is widespread in Southern California, and bills for a moratorium or an outright ban have been killed in Sacramento. A measure to provide increased regulation is still alive, but even environmental groups are divided.
Will Fracking Tarnish the Golden State?
Credits
Guests:
- David Pettit - senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council - @TeamAir
- Alex Epstein - Center for Industrial Progress - @alexepstein
- Kathryn Phillips - Sierra Club of California - @sierraclub