Vermont fracking ban a symbolic stand
If the much-hyped dream of U.S. energy independence must involve hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking) to extract natural gas from shale deposits deep underneath the surface of the earth, the...
View ArticleDriller to NY: Stop the local bans or we’ll sue
A natural gas drilling company is taking a new tack in the industry’s fight against local drilling bans: It’s threatening to sue if New York regulators don’t step in and extinguish the prohibitions....
View ArticleGroups collect cases of comments on NY gas regs
Environmental, health and community groups opposed to shale gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," say they collected more than 200,000 comments.
View ArticleNY health chief: Longer fracking study needed
The DEC had faced a deadline to complete its comprehensive environmental impact study of drilling for gas using high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
View ArticleDreams of gas riches fading for NY landowners
Landowners on the Marcellus Shale of New York are growing impatient waiting for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to make up his mind on whether to lift a moratorium on fracking.
View ArticleNY fracking health study news draws cheers, jeers
Cuomo is expected to announce a decision on fracking after the DEC completes its 5-year environmental impact study, but that decision has been delayed twice.
View ArticleHess, under pressure, to exit retail business
Shedding its gas stations, the vast majority of which are owned by Hess, will allow the firm to broaden exploration and production capabilities.
View ArticleIndustry giant GE aims to improve fracking
GE doesn't drill wells or produce oil or gas, but Little said the complexity of the fracking boom plays into the company strengths.
View ArticlePro-gas interests decry NY inaction on fracking
While other states have allowed shale development as they draft regulations, New York has had deep shale drilling on hold since 2008.
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