Recent Gas Drilling News (03-28-10 11PM EDT): NY & PA:
"AG voices opinion - in 128-page report: Andrew Cuomo WOULD ban gas mining near watersheds" (NY Daily News)- http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/28/2010-03-28_drilling_for_andys_opinion_quietly_ag_would_ban_gas_mining_near_watersheds.html "Marcellus Shale: Is it safe to drill?" (Press & Sun-Bulletin NY & PA)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100328/NEWS01/303280001/1112 "Hydrofracking? People were drilling into Marcellus Shale here more than 90 years ago:"...What: An analysis of the public health risks of gas drilling techniques, including drinking water, will be presented by Matt Cortese, a recent Cornell University graduate. When: 8 p.m., April 2. Where: Kopernik Science Center, Vestal, in Broome County...." " (NY)- http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2010/03/hydrofracking_people_were_dril.html "Gas and drilling not clean choices" (Press & Sun-Bulletin)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100328/VIEWPOINTS02/3280301/1120/Gas-and-drilling-not-clean-choices "Public Utility Commission releases Marcellus development witnesses:"...The state Public Utility Commission released the names of organizations invited to testify at a hearing to consider the commission's role in regulating Marcellus Shale development, particularly intra-state pipelines..." " (PA)- http://thetimes-tribune.com/public-utility-commission-releases-marcellus-development-witnesses-1.702677 "Simple physics mistake that matters" (Response to "Drilling the Best Energy Choice"- http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20103180308 ) (Letter to Editor, Press & Sun-Bulletin)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100328/VIEWPOINTS02/3280315/1120/Simple-physics-mistake-that-matters "Gas math not accurate" (Response to "Drilling the Best Energy Choice"- http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20103180308 ) (Letter to Editor, Press & Sun-Bulletin)- http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100328/VIEWPOINTS03/3280305/1120/Gas-math-not-accurate "Pennsylvania lawmakers say bill that halts drilling in Marcellus Shale aims to protect forests"- http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/03/pennsylvania_lawmakers_claim_b.html "Guest Column: Roads must be elected officials' focus" (PA)- http://thedailyreview.com/opinion/guest-column-roads-must-be-elected-officials-focus-1.702396 "Drill first, think later is a reckless formula" (PA)- http://www.pennlive.com/editorials/index.ssf/2010/03/drill_first_think_later_is_a_r.html "A forest of monstrosities looms:"...Hunters, hikers, anglers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, bird-watchers, environmental kooks, campers and others may think some portion of Pennsylvania's state forests should be preserved for them, or for the critters who live there. They'd better get over it..." " (PA)- http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-pc_5forest-marcellus-shale-paul-carpenter.7220,0,3894394.column National & Canadian: "Poison in the Well:"...Given $4,000-$5,000 per acre, would you give up today for tomorrow?"..." "- http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978136078 "Shale gas: Worries surface on impact of extraction" (Financial Times)- http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/f290d928-3866-11df-aabd-00144feabdc0.html "NPRA ’10: Future US natgas threatened by climate, water regs" (National Petrochemical & Refiners Association)- http://www.icis.com/Articles/2010/03/28/9346412/npra-10-future-us-natgas-threatened-by-climate-water.html "Colo. gas-coal fight could preview national battle"- http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nation/colo-gas-coal-fight-could-preview-national-battle-89355162.html "Ohio EPA will discuss West Lafayette water supply"- http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20100328/NEWS01/3280306 "Companies deposit more than $1M in overdue gas royalties, but some escrow accounts don’t even" (Virginia)- http://www2.tricities.com/tri/news/local/article/its_supposed_to_be_put_in_escrow/43669/ "Group wants ordinance to address gas drilling issue" (Texas)- http://www.timesleader.com/TheDallasPost/news/Group_wants_ordinance_to_address_gas_drilling_issue_03-28-2010.html "Landowners’ fears surface:This is the first in a two-part series examining the effects of oil and natural gas drilling in eastern Wise and western Denton counties" (Texas)- http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_Ruggieros_0328.1ee8c9ff0.html "Methane seep possible again for water wells south of Silt" (Colorado)- http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/articles/methane_seep_possible_again_fo/ _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins Questions about the list? ask [email protected] free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
