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Looking back on 2013: Environmental issues in the headlines

Looking back on 2013: Environmental issues in the headlines

With 2013 declared the driest year on record in California, water supply and drought top last year's list of environmental issues affecting Santa Cruz County. Below I list some of the milestones of environmental change for 2013:

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Fracking Fears: County to review state's draft regulations

Fracking Fears: County to review state's draft regulations

"As the nation develops greater awareness of fracking technology, we have growing concerns about what's pumped into the ground, how it impacts water supplies, and how it undercuts our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said county Supervisor John Leopold. "Add secrecy to the mix, and we have a real need for reasonable and effective regulation."

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