DEC hydrofracking hearings draw big crowds
The public comment period on hydrofracking in New York is open until January 11, 2012. As the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) holds its first two public hearings on hydrofracking in...
View ArticleFeb 2012 report from State Health Dept says fracking could be done safely
A document from Governor Cuomo’s Administration assessing the health impacts of hydrofracking, written several months ago, says the gas drilling process is likely safe if proper precautions are taken...
View ArticleDEC Commissioner grilled; binding arbitration reform
http://video.wmht.org/video/2333837800On this past weekend's program we look back at the grilling DEC Commissioner Joe Martens took from lawmakers at his appearance before the joint budget hearing in...
View ArticleHealth commissioner tells DEC fracking review needs more time
Department of Health Commissioner Nirav Shah sent a letter to DEC commissioner Joe Martens today, asking for more time to complete a review of the public health impacts of fracking.This means that...
View ArticleFracking possibility concerns western Finger Lakes communities
http://video.wmht.org/video/2358767892When the Department of Environmental Conservation put out its Unit Management Plan for the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest, it raised eyebrows in the western Finger...
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