Drilling Wastewater Disposal Options in N.Y. Report Have Problems of Their Own
Dec. 29: This story has been updated and clarified.
A version of this story is being published by the Albany Times-Union.
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New Yorkers Tell State Enviro Department: ‘No Fracking Way’
It didn't take long for a New York City public hearing on natural gas drilling to descend into near chaos.
Just seconds after the f … more…
Is New York’s Marcellus Shale Too Hot to Handle?
As New York gears up for a massive expansion of gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, state officials have made a potentially troub … more…
Does Chesapeake’s No-Drilling Pledge Do Enough to Protect NYC’s Watershed?
Last week, the largest natural gas lease holder in New York state issued two slightly different messages about its plans for drilling … more…
Feisty Audience Tackles Natural Gas Drilling Report
At the first public hearing of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation's review of natural gas drilling, one speaker su … more…
Company Won’t Drill in NYC Watershed
For now, New York City’s water appears to be safe from drilling. Responding to mounting concerns that chemicals from natural gas dril … more…
New York Drilling Study a Step Forward
New York's recently released review of the environmental risks (PDF) posed by natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale offers … more…
Gas Drilling Vs. Drinking Water: New York City Consultant’s Report Sets Stage for Fight With Albany
A version of this story appeared in the Albany Times-Union on Oct. 8, 2009.
A preliminary report from a consultant hired by New … more…
New York State Paves Way for Gas Drilling With Release of Environmental Review
A long-anticipated draft environmental review laying out proposed laws for natural gas drilling in New York’s Marcellus Shale has be … more…
New York State Drilling Bill Would Override State Regulators to Protect Water
Oil and gas industry representatives have been singing the praises of state environmental regulations in recent weeks as they work to … more…
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