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Environmental groups in Ohio have filed a preliminary injunction to stop the leasing of public lands to the oil and gas industry.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking a large fine years after a massive spill tainted with diesel fuel. Critics say the pipeline builder

Lawmakers pass bill increasing penalties for trespassing, committing crimes at oil refineries, power stations, natural gas pipelines, other projects Updated Dec 22, 2020; Posted Dec 22, 2020 Cattle graze on some hay near a massive Nomac drilling rig (#73) on the Colescott well in Harrison County, Ohio in this 2013 file photo. The well is owned by Chesapeake Energy and the drilling is subcontracted out to Nomac. (Joshua Gunter/cleveland.com, File, 2013)The Plain Dealer Facebook Share Senate B...

Reid R. Frazier / The Allegheny Front People who protest oil and gas pipelines and other infrastructure in Ohio could face stiffer penalties, under a bill passed by the Ohio House late Thursday. The bill creates heavier penalties for trespass and tampering of critical infrastructure like oil, gas, electric, water, telecommunications and railroads. Tampering with these types of facilities could mean a third degree felony charge, which carries a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to three years ...