News briefs: California fracking may be banned by 2027

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Coke’s paper bottle prototype. Photo: Coca-Cola Co.

California fracking faces whacking in new bill  

A bill has been introduced in the California senate that would ban all fracking in the state by 2027. The legislation, drawn up by State Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat representing San Francisco and environs, also would ban the controversial practice by the…