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NY Court of Appeals Upholds Local Drilling Bans
In a 5-to-2 ruling, New York’s highest court has upheld the right of local governments to ban hydrofracking within their borders. The decision comes after a nearly three-year court battle over bans passed in the towns of Dryden and Middlefield.
In Leftover Marcellus Rocks, a Threat to Water Supplies: Radiation
Drill a hole in the ground and you're left with a pile of dirt and rocks called drill cuttings. Pennsylvania's Marcellus shale drillers produce a lot of these, and it's a problem because the dirt is naturally radioactive. There's a risk the radiation can get into water supplies if it isn't properly treated. New York has a moratorium on drilling, but its landfills are taking in plenty of solid waste from Pennsylvania's gas boom.
New Study Finds High Methane Emissions from Gas Drilling
A new study has found “alarmingly high” levels of methane leaking out of natural gas wells in Utah, adding fodder for a simmering debate over the fracking boom’s potential to alleviate climate change.
Flamethrower: Gasland II Stokes the Flames of Fracking Debate
Josh Fox, a documentary filmmaker, introduced the country to hydraulic fracturing with his Gasland documentary. Now Gasland II premieres on HBO next month. How will audiences react?
In Gas Drilling, Fracking May Not Be The Only Threat to Well Water
Critics blame fracking fluid for contaminating water supplies.
Gas Drilling to Start Near Dunkard Creek
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is approving two permits that will allow natural gas drilling near Dunkard Creek
Safety, Environmental Fears Surround Proposed OH Gas Pipelines
Just as in Pennsylvania, landowners and environmentalists in other states are concerned about the environmental impacts of drilling natur
Another Green Presence at Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade
Environmental groups added a new shade of green to this year's St. Patrick's day festivities.
Industry Group Wants Gasland Pulled From Oscar Vote
The documentary Gasland is up for an award at this year's Oscars.
Book Examines Myth, Legend, Reality, of PA Oilman
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the building of the world's first commercially successful oil well.