Natural gas drilling reform was a hot-button topic among lawmakers and officials. “The problem is a lot of the regulations.”The Delaware River Basin Commission voted in February 2021 to permanently ban natural gas drilling and fracking in the watershed, according to the Associated Press. “The ability to harvest natural gas right in our backyard would lead to almost a billion-dollar industry that would allow us to reinvest in our schools and public roads and recreation activities,” he said. Zeldin also highlighted the potential employment benefits related to natural gas extraction. I want clean air and clean water just like everybody else, but I think we can do it in a much bigger way.

Source: The Times March 03, 2025 15:06 UTC