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Posted by samzenpus on Thursday May 17, 2012 @06:35PM from the no-more-gas-for-you dept.

eldavojohn writes "Vermont is the first state to ban fracking (hydraulic fracturing), a process that was to revolutionize the United States' position into a major producer of natural gas. New York currently has a moratorium on fracking but it is not yet a statewide ban. Video of the signing indicates the concern over drinking water as the motivation for Vermont's measures (PDF draft of legislation). Slashdot has frequently encountered news debating the safety of such practices."

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That settles it... (Score:5, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Thursday May 17, 2012 @06:36PM (#40034929)

We're moving to Vermont!

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Better reported as (Score:5, Funny)

by Radtastic ( 671622 ) writes: on Thursday May 17, 2012 @06:39PM (#40034953)

"Vermont Says, "No Fracking Fracking!"

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What the Frack? (Score:4, Funny)

by Lavithas ( 1549675 ) writes: on Thursday May 17, 2012 @06:43PM (#40034991)

I hope I wasn't the only one who immediately thought of Battlestar Galactica.

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Re:That settles it... (Score:5, Funny)

by Dunbal ( 464142 ) * writes: on Thursday May 17, 2012 @06:56PM (#40035131)

Vermont is small enough that they can just slant drill under it from neighboring states.

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Re:That settles it... (Score:4, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Thursday May 17, 2012 @07:32PM (#40035483)

Are you suggesting they drink Vermont's milkshake?

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Re:That settles it... (Score:5, Funny)

by Ihmhi ( 1206036 ) writes: <i_have_mental_health_issues@yahoo.com> on Thursday May 17, 2012 @09:23PM (#40036565)

Well, according to the latest laws in Vermont:
WHEREAS Vermont's milkshake has been proven to bring all the boys to that yard
WHEREAS Vermont asserts that damn right, it's better than yours
WHEREAS Vermont acknowledges the possibility of educating others on its milkshake as long as financial remuneration is achieved
WHEREAS Hydraulic fracking has been shown to endanger said milkshake
BE IT RESOLVED that Vermont hereby bans hydraulic fracking in all forms.

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That settles it... (Score:5, Funny)

Better reported as (Score:5, Funny)

What the Frack? (Score:4, Funny)

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