Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo prohibited high-volume fracking in New York in 2014 citing health concerns, particularly over water contamination and air pollution.

Fracking is an extreme method of oil and gas extraction that involves blasting huge amounts of water — mixed with sand and toxic chemicals — under high pressure deep into the earth. Fracking breaks up ...

Brevard County commissioners on Tuesday said "no" to fracking. They unanimously passed a resolution opposing a Florida Senate bill that opponents of fracking fear would clear the way for the process ...

In April, North Yorkshire Council refused to give Europa Oil & Gas planning permission for a 38m high gas drilling rig.