Advocates for keeping fossil fuels in the ground have gathered enough signatures to provide a ballot choice for voters to increase setbacks for oil derricks and fracking pads from 500 feet to 2,500 feet. This would likely result in a curtailment of Colorado oil and gas production. A major political battle is likely to ensue. The success of this initiative provides a window into the larger choices we face as human caused climate change impacts start to ramp up.
Setback Initiative Puts Colorado Fracking Fight in the Hands of Voters
Posted by robertscribbler on August 30, 2018
https://robertscribbler.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/setback-initiative-puts-colorado-fracking-fight-in-the-hands-of-voters/
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