By Joe Smydo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously today to ban natural gas production in the city, becoming the second municipality to impose a ban in as many days.
South Fayette commissioners voted Monday to ban drilling in neighborhoods, parks and farms.
Pittsbugh's ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Doug Shields, bans drilling or production activities anywhere in the city.
Since introducing the bill in August, Mr. Shields has become a vocal critic of an industry he considers under-taxed and under-regulated.
The industry has said the ban would be illegal. Mr. Shields, in essence, has said he would welcome a legal fight." More>>>>
"Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously today to ban natural gas production in the city, becoming the second municipality to impose a ban in as many days.
South Fayette commissioners voted Monday to ban drilling in neighborhoods, parks and farms.
Pittsbugh's ordinance, sponsored by Councilman Doug Shields, bans drilling or production activities anywhere in the city.
Since introducing the bill in August, Mr. Shields has become a vocal critic of an industry he considers under-taxed and under-regulated.
The industry has said the ban would be illegal. Mr. Shields, in essence, has said he would welcome a legal fight." More>>>>
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