Environmental Issues

The House Public Utilities Committee is slated to debate the rules Monday that are part of a wide-ranging energy bill.

The Grand River, which flows through Trumbull County, has been named one of America's Most Endangered Rivers by the American Rivers organization. The river was listed because of the risks natural gas drilling poses. Video

The Pennsylvania Department of Health says it's received less than 30 complaints from people who feel natural gas drilling has impacted their health.

Frack Free Ohio member Tom Cvetkovich said he would like to see a ban on drilling activities in and around the Mill Creek and Meander Reservoir watersheds. Video

News of the shale boom have many in the area excited, but some a little concerned about what the drilling may do to the area. On Saturday, a protest is planned near Mosquito Lake, an area some hope will not allow drilling. Video