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One of the problems with fracking in the Marcellus and Utica Shales is that these shales are more radioactive than ones in other parts of the country. An interesting fact is that one way geologists find oil bearing shale in … Continue reading
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1. There is still a ban on hydrofracturing in New York State. 2. Governor Cuomo has named a worthy panel of independent health scientists to review the health section of the sGEIS. Read more at Tom Wilber’s blog 3. Due to … Continue reading
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In the article “The Fracking of Rachel Carson” published in Orion Magazine Sandra Steingraber makes clear that for all the honors and sculptures and children’s books honoring Rachel we really haven’t learned a thing from her hard-won teachings. Rachel Carson as … Continue reading
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Say no to fracking. VOTE on Tuesday Here is a list of anti-fracking candidates running in our county. Amazing! It takes a lot of concern for everyone’s welfare for someone to want to take on the ensconced politicians with their cronies, … Continue reading
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Safe Responsible Gas Drilling? I’m sure you’ve heard that slogan of the gas coalitions. Everything will be just fine if we believe them. But can we? The spokesmen promise millions of dollars in royalties that will make the farmers millionaires, that … Continue reading
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The GAO, the independent government oversight agency, released a report this last week on the risks surrounding fracking. They found that ground water – the water that we drink – that’s in our wells and rivers can and have been polluted … Continue reading
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Fracking doesn’t just mean the well pads and all the assorted mess and noise and accidents that surround them. Fracking also means a network of pipes criss-cross our land, criss-cross our county, our state, and our country. Accompanying the pipelines are round-the-clock … Continue reading
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The New York Times has a group of photographers documenting the effects of fracking. This photo in particular sums up the entire issue. Whose side are you on? See more photos at http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/11/collectively-photographing-fracking/
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From the Press and Sun Bulletin 10/09/2012, Page A10 GUEST VIEWPOINT Too many questions about fracking unanswered By Carol Egan I have been a resident in the Town of Maine for 56 years and a landowner for 35 of those … Continue reading
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A message from CREDO… Just a few months ago, it appeared all but certain that Governor Cuomo would open New York to fracking before Labor Day. But in a major development, the Cuomo administration just announced that it will restart … Continue reading
Concerned Citizens of Rural Broome 