Articles Tagged With 'Department Of Environmental Protection'

PA Oil and Gas Inspectors Free to Issue Violations Without Approval From Top, Enviro Chief Says

by Nicholas Kusnetz
ProPublica, May 5, 2011, 10:09 a.m.

Officials say oil and gas inspectors do not need approval from DEP Secretary Michael Krancer to issue violations to companies drilling for gas in the Marcellus Shale, contradicting earlier reports and leaked emails.

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

by Sabrina Shankman
ProPublica, Nov. 3, 2009, 2:40 p.m.

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

New York City Hints at Anti-Drilling Stance

by Abrahm Lustgarten
ProPublica, Oct. 23, 2009, 3:33 p.m.

A top environmental official makes strong comments about protecting the city's water supply, but the Bloomberg administration isn't taking a firm stance yet.

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

by Abrahm Lustgarten
ProPublica, Oct. 7, 2009, 11:11 p.m.

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