Fracking emerges as pivotal issue in Pennsylvania Senate race

In Pennsylvania's Senate race, fracking has become a focal point as Republican Dave McCormick challenges Democratic incumbent Bob Casey.

Kiley Bense reports for Inside Climate News.

In short:

Dave McCormick is leveraging fracking as a key issue in his Senate campaign against Bob Casey, aiming to appeal to conservative voters while portraying Casey as anti-industry.
Both McCormick and Casey have similar energy policies supporting natural gas, nuclear power, and clean energy, despite McCormick's focus on Casey's alleged opposition to fracking.
The Senate race underscores broader electoral concerns about the environment and energy, especially in Pennsylvania, where fracking is a significant economic driver.

Key quote:

“McCormick has been pretty clear that he’s not particularly interested in taking the climate crisis very seriously.”

— Ilyas Khan, hub coordinator for Sunrise Pittsburgh

Why this matters:

Fracking is a contentious issue in Pennsylvania, a key swing state, impacting both the environment and the economy. This race could influence national energy policies and climate strategies amid rising concerns about fossil fuels.

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