Ohio is becoming a dumping ground for fracking waste, and we’re already seeing this waste ending up in our streams. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is failing to ensure the safety of Ohio’s citizens and environment; it’s time for the US EPA to step in.
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Under Ohio’s current proposed budget, half of the revenue from fracking in state parks would go to the Clean Ohio Fund - which exists to fund cleanups in Ohio. This funding structure guarantees a net loss for Ohio’s environment by funding cleanups by making a bigger mess, in our state parks.
Tell Your Senator right now that the path to a Clean Ohio is not through dirty fracking in our state parks!
April 3rd, 2012
Ever wonder what it really costs to keep the lights on? You know what your bill says, but what’s the actual price? A recent article in Mother Jones gives us the opportunity to find out. From mining impacts in Appalachia to children’s brain development, this calculator tells us the true cost of coal.
My electric bill is usually around $28/month, but the calculator revealed the actual cost of my electricity is $199/month. Please contact Natalie Fox with questions or for more information.
