"As the nation develops greater awareness of fracking technology, we have growing concerns about what's pumped into the ground, how it impacts water supplies, and how it undercuts our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said county Supervisor John Leopold. "Add secrecy to the mix, and we have a real need for reasonable and effective regulation."
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Hear ye, hear ye: Environmental events that shaped our county in 2012
It's the time of year to pause and reflect -- I list below some of the 2012 events that helped shape our Santa Cruz environment.
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