King County Passes Temporary Ban on Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Environmental advocates hope the ban will put the kibosh on big oil and gas projects before they start.by Rich SmithEnvironmental advocates hope the ban will put the kibosh on big oil and gas projects before they start.spooh / GETTY IMAGESMonday evening the King County Council voted 6 to 3 to pass a six-month moratorium on new major fossil fuel infrastructure in unincorporated parts of the county. Councilmember Kathy Lambert tried to slip in a possible loophole on behalf of fossil fuel companies