The Ohio Environmental Council and Earthjustice filed a motion to delay a meeting that could fast-track fracking in Salt Fork State Park and other Ohio state lands.
The motion is part of a lawsuit to prevent oil and gas development on state lands.
The groups argue that the state is bypassing legal processes and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
This is one of several legal efforts to protect Ohio's state parks from fossil fuel extraction.
Key quote:
"The state absolutely should not be leasing any of its state lands for oil and gas development."
— Chris Tavenor, lawyer for the Ohio Environmental Council.
Why this matters:
The push for fracking on state lands raises significant environmental concerns, including increased greenhouse gas emissions and the potential degradation of public natural resources, at a time when environmental conservation is crucial.
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