Fracking opponents to seek moratorium

BALTIMORE (AP) — Opponents of the natural gas drilling technique known as fracking have launched a campaign for a moratorium on the practice.

Delegate Heather Mizeur said Wednesday opponents want to prevent fracking in Maryland until the state finishes a comprehensive, science-based review on the dangers the process poses to drinking water and public health. She says only then the Legislature could vote on whether or not to allow fracking to proceed.