Energy and Environment

Under attack from Trump, Biden promises in Pennsylvania not to ban fracking

By Josh Siegel
Published August 31, 2020 7:09pm ET
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Under attack from Trump, Biden promises in Pennsylvania not to ban fracking
Joe Biden has not called for an outright ban of fracking for natural gas, and instead proposed tougher regulations on fossil fuel production. | (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Joe Biden reiterated Monday he won’t ban fracking if elected president.

“I’m not for banning fracking. Let’s say that again. I’m not for banning fracking — no matter how many times Donald Trump lies about me,” Biden said during a speech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a key swing state and hub for the natural gas fracking boom.

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