New York Comptroller DiNapoli Introduces Frack Fund To Cover Industry Damage

New York Comptroller DiNapoli Introduces Frack Fund To Cover Industry Damage by Carol Linnit, desmogblog, August 11, 2011
The fund would be on standby during drilling and ready to issue compensation to landowners affected by fracking’s unfortunate side-effects, like air pollution and water contamination. …“hydraulic fracturing can potentially poison local water supplies, pollute the air and leave us with a waste management nightmare…We’ve seen what happens when companies sacrifice safety for short-term profits.”