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Interview: Former NY Environmental Commissioner Pete Grannis on Gas Drilling

Recently ousted New York environmental commissioner Pete Grannis talks to ProPublica about hydraulic fracturing, his time as a regulator and the future of natural gas drilling in America.

Drilling Wastewater Disposal Options in N.Y. Report Have Problems of Their Own

A New York report on drilling in the Marcellus Shale lists options for disposing of the wastewater, but the operators of those facilities say those options aren't feasible.

New Yorkers Tell State Enviro Department: ‘No Fracking Way’

Opponents of gas drilling in the New York City watershed speak out strongly at a hearing in Manhattan.

Is New York’s Marcellus Shale Too Hot to Handle?

Wastewater from gas drilling sites is found to be radioactive, leaving big questions about its treatment and disposal.

Does Chesapeake’s No-Drilling Pledge Do Enough to Protect NYC’s Watershed?

An energy company sends mixed messages on drilling, and some lawmakers and environmentalists continue to push for a ban.

Feisty Audience Tackles Natural Gas Drilling Report

At a hearing in Sullivan County, N.Y., anxious residents complain that they will have little control over drilling while directly feeling its effects.

Company Won’t Drill in NYC Watershed

Chesapeake Energy says it will not drill for natural gas in New York City's upstate watershed.

New York Drilling Study a Step Forward

New York's review of the environmental risks posed by natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale offers the clearest picture yet of the chemicals used in the drilling process called hydraulic fracturing.

Gas Drilling Vs. Drinking Water: New York City Consultant’s Report Sets Stage for Fight With Albany

Reports done for the state and the city differ in their assessments of the environmental risks posed by drilling.

New York State Paves Way for Gas Drilling With Release of Environmental Review

A new review by a state agency proposes guidelines for hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale, but would not ban drilling within the New York City watershed.

New York State Drilling Bill Would Override State Regulators to Protect Water

A proposal seeks to ban a controversial natural gas production technique near the New York City watershed.

February 2012

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