California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024

California to ban new fracking from 2024

California plans to stop issuing new fracking permits by 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday, as the state looks toward progressively halting fossil fuel extraction in the coming decades.Hydraulic fracturing, a method of extracting hydrocarbons that is controversial for its impact on the environment, accounts for as much as 17 percent of California's production, according to industry groups."The climate crisis is real, and we continue to see…

No new fracking permits in California starting 2024

The US state of California is planning to end issuing new permits for fracking in the state starting 2024. State governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the move as the state works to limit extraction of fossil fuel over the next few decades. “Hydraulic fracturing”, or is it is commonly called “fracking” is a way to extract hydrocarbons. Largely, it has been criticised for its negative environmental impact. Even then, fracking amounts for over…

Gavin Newsom's California fracking ban blasted by Kevin McCarthy

Some industries groups say fracking could account for up to 20 percent of the state's oil production.

California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will stop issuing fracking permits by 2024 and halt all oil extraction by 2045.Newsom made the announcement Friday, after a ban on fracking failed to pass the Legislature.Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing, a process for extracting oil embedded deep underground. Environmental advocates oppose it, citing harm to the environment and public health.California would be the largest oi…

California Governor Newsom, facing recall election, vows to stop issuing fracking permits by 2024 and phase out oil extraction

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to end hydraulic fracturing by 2024 and phase out all oil and gas drilling in the state by 2045, perhaps currying favor with environmentalists as he faces a likely recall election.

California To Ban New Fracking From 2024

California plans to stop issuing new fracking permits by 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday, as the state looks toward progressively halting fossil fuel extraction in the coming decades. Hydraulic fracturing, a method of extracting hydrocarbons that is controversial for its impact on the environment, accounts for as much as 17 percent of California's production, according to industry groups. "The climate crisis is real, and we continue to s…