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$Ohio vote to frack state parks$

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Ohio commission approves fracking in state parks and wildlife areas despite fraud investigation

A state commission in Ohio has voted to approve fracking for oil and gas drilling in state parks and designated wildlife areas.

Causes

oilsands & hydro threaten Wood Buffalo National Park

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‘This has to stop’: oilsands, hydro dams continue to threaten Canada’s largest national park

The United Nations has given Canada three years to address threats to Wood Buffalo National Park and avoid the World Heritage in Danger list. The decision follows a petition from the Mikisew Cree, who say the beleaguered park is essential for their cultural survival.

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