Recent Gas Drilling News (04-10-10 9PM EDT): NY & PA:
"Art exhibit at SUNY Cortland focuses on gas drilling" (NY)- http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100410/ENT/4090335/1125/Art-exhibit-at-SUNY-Cortland-focuses-on-gas-drilling "Gas industry fuels Horseheads train traffic" (NY)- http://www.stargazette.com/article/20100409/NEWS01/4090428/1113/Gas-industry-fuels-Horseheads-train-traffic "Pa. cites Cabot for leak into wetland: "...The violations stem from an inspection on March 22, 23 and 24 that found "black fluid originating at the A&M Hibbard drill pad was not properly contained in a pit or tank," according to the citation. The fluid flowed into a hand-dug well, a spring near the location, as well as a wetland downstream, the document states..." " - http://www.theithacajournal.com/article/20100410/NEWS01/4100332/1126/NEWS "Issues remain in Marcellus Shale debate: "...We should tax Marcellus Shale drillers at the start to fund wastewater technology firms...It is the drillers’ responsibility to clean, safely recycle, regulate and store the fracked water and associated solid byproducts...E. Teresa Touey, of Glenolden, is running in the Democratic primary for the 7th District Congressional seat..." " (PA)- http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2010/04/10/opinion/doc4bc003da84fed364428503.txt "Locals say water haulers are destroying boat launch: "...The drivers were pumping water for an area natural gas fracturing operation...And upon inspection, Latuch found the cement launch deeply cracked..." " (PA)- http://www.dailyamerican.com/articles/2010/04/09/news/local/news077.txt National & Canadian: "Natural gas substation explodes: "...Fire crews extinguished a blaze at a substation for a major natural gas line Thursday night about three hours after reports of an explosion..." " (North Carolina)- http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20100409/SERVICES03/4091044 "Lawmakers advance natural-gas proposals: "...A set of bills that promote natural gas as an alternative fuel and urge more drilling were adopted by state legislators this week..." " (Louisiana)- http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20100410/ARTICLES/100419989/1026 La. resident fears dangers from gas exploration, drilling: "...Dolores Blalock has 50 acres of land in Sabine, Louisiana, estimated worth a lot of money for oil and natural gas, but Blalock is standing up and saying no to pollution of family land..." " (Louisiana)- http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/290352 "Corinth assesses drilling request: "...The mayor and City Council deluged city staff with questions during a special workshop session Thursday night as they considered XTO Energy’s request to drill at least two natural gas wells in a Lake Sharon neighborhood...The five-hour meeting ended behind closed doors, as city leaders met with the city attorney for more than 90 minutes about the energy company’s permit application..." " (Texas)- http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_Corinth_0410.23176492e.html "Fort Worth Testing Air Quality Around Drill Sites" (Texas)- http://cbs11tv.com/local/Methane.Gas.Tests.2.1623864.html _______________________________________________ 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
