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Coalition rallies in Harrisburg for larger shale gas drilling setbacks

Original: 500 Feet Isn't Enough! The Protective Buffers PA Coalition Will Hold A Rally At The State Capitol In Harrisburg Oct. 7 Calling For Increasing Setbacks From Shale Gas Drilling To Protect Public Health, The Environment

The Protective Buffers PA Coalition is holding a rally at the State Capitol in Harrisburg on October 7, calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to increase mandated setbacks between shale gas drilling operations and homes, schools and other sensitive locations. The group argues the current 500-foot buffer is insufficient to protect public health and the environment, and is pushing for the distance to be expanded statewide.

Why now: Activists are mobilizing ahead of the October 7 rally to pressure Pennsylvania lawmakers over drilling setback rules.

Protective Buffers PA CoalitionPennsylvania State CapitolHarrisburgshale gas industry

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