Pennsylvania: The ‘State of Independence’ Becomes the ‘Oil State’
Susquehanna County has already been thoroughly fracked by gas mining operations. Dallas Township, one hour's drive south, appears to be next.
Susquehanna County has already been thoroughly fracked by gas mining operations. One hour’s drive south, Dallas Township, where zoning laws that empowered locals previously prevented the placement of gas drills near schools, homes and watersheds, appears to be next. –ARK
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