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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Will Fracking Tarnish the Golden State?

    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.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    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 measureto provide increased regulation is still alive, but even environmental groups are divided.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Director of Content, News

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      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council

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      Alex Epstein

      Center for Industrial Progress

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      Kathryn Phillips

      Sierra Club of California

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    New Fracking Rules Closer to Passage in California
    1. 0:00Soboroff Named New President of the LA Police Commission
    2. 8:54Will Fracking Tarnish the Golden State?You’re reading this
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