New York lawmakers passed a bill to expand the state's fracking ban, preventing natural gas drilling companies from using an extraction method that involves injecting significant amounts of liquid carbon dioxide into the ground. This move represents a crucial step towards mitigating the environmental impact of energy extraction and aligning with sustainability goals. The use of liquid carbon dioxide for extraction had raised concerns about its potential impact on local ecosystems and groundwater. By expanding the ban to include this method, New York is taking proactive measures to ensure responsible and sustainable energy practices.