endangered species and watersheds before opening more than 40,000 acres of the forest to fracking. Pending completion of new environmental reviews, Monday’s order blocks new leases on the Wayne, ...

Sixteen Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for the Protecting American Energy Production Act, which will block future bans on hydraulic fracking without congressional approval, if enacted.

“Our government needs to prioritize people, wildlife and our climate over corporate profits and block fracking in the Wayne once and for all. Ohio residents have the chance to speak out over the next ...