Ban on fracking

New York's Assembly approved a two-year ban on the natural-gas drilling method known as fracking (hydraulic fracturing).

The ban approved by the Assembly is for two years. The article describes it as a two-year prohibition, not a permanent ban.

Hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, is a natural-gas drilling method that uses high-pressure fluids to fracture rock and release gas.

Yes. The state has been studying the safety of hydraulic fracturing since 2008 and had blocked its use during that review period.

Yes. According to the article, New York had been blocking the use of fracking while conducting a safety study that began in 2008; the Assembly has now approved a formal two-year ban.

The article content provided does not mention any specific companies by name.

The brief article does not specify a start date, geographic scope, regulatory details, or economic impacts tied to the two-year ban.

Key facts to note: New York's Assembly approved a two-year ban on fracking; the state has been studying fracking safety since 2008 and had already blocked its use while that review was ongoing. The article does not list companies or provide further implementation details.