Marcellus Shale

Pro-frackers rally at the state Capitol

Karen Dewitt — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:30:18 +0000

The New York state Capitol has been the scene of numerous noisy demonstrations on hydrofracking. But on Monday, it was supporters of gas drilling, not opponents, who were protesting.

As New York's fracking decision nears, legal battles loom

Marie Cusick — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:11:33 +0000

New York State is poised to issue its final plans for regulating hydrofracking. But even with a decision imminent, there’s no guarantee this controversy will die down.

Instead, the fight will likely head to the courts.

Anti-fracking protestors go wherever Cuomo goes

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:01:19 +0000

Whenever Governor Andrew Cuomo goes out in public these days, he seems to have a shadow. Hydrofracking foes want to keep the pressure on the governor as a decision about the controversial drilling method nears.

Study finds high risk to drinking water from fracking wastewater

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:51:59 +0000

A new study on managing wastewater produced by hydraulic fracturing finds the biggest risk of contamination to drinking water supplies occurs during the disposal process.

The report is by Stony Brook University and was published this month in the journal "Risk Analysis."

Pro, anti fracking advocates clash in Albany

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:20:55 +0000

Supporters and opponents of a plan to allow limited hydrofracking in New York’s Southern Tier region confronted each other at the state Capitol .

For months, the Cuomo administration has been signaling that it might permit the gas drilling process known as hydrofracking in a few areas in the Marcellus Shale region where the majority of people in communities want the gas drilling process to begin.