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Feds advance plan to open 2,800 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest to fracking
Federal authorities plan to auction 2,840 acres of Ohio's Wayne National Forest for oil and gas development, with a lease sale scheduled for September 15. Environmental groups oppose the move, citing threats to wildlife like the Indiana bat, while industry representatives highlight safety and environmental stewardship.
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