Energy and Environment

Environmentalists sue EPA over new fracking rules

By John Siciliano
Published May 4, 2016 7:15pm ET
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Environmentalists sue EPA over new fracking rules
"Waste from the oil and gas industry is very often toxic and should be treated that way," said Amy Mall, a senior analyst with the Natural Resources Defense Council. (AP Photo)

A coalition of environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday for not regulating the water used in fracking as toxic waste.

“Waste from the oil and gas industry is very often toxic and should be treated that way,” said Amy Mall, a senior analyst with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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