March for a Clean Energy Revolution
The March for a Clean Energy Revolution will be a peaceful action expressing our power through our voices, presence, and creativity. We will demonstrate the…
A Panel Discussion and Book Signing: The Landscape of Fracking in New York; What’s Changed and What Hasn’t.
The announcement that DEC will prohibit fracking in NYS may lead some to believe that now we’re “safe.” However, pipelines, compressor stations, storage caverns and LNG facilities have been and remain the current threat. “The Real Cost of Fracking” authors, Michelle Bamberger and Robert Oswald, will demonstrate why such infrastructure may actually be WORSE than drilling in its health impacts on humans, animals, and our food shed.
Frack Off!
There are 500,000 active gas wells in the U.S. Each well can be fracked 18 times. Approximately 40,000 gallons of chemicals are used per fracturing, chemicals that include toxins and carcinogens like lead, mercury, hydrochloric acid, and formaldehyde.
In sum: 72 trillion gallons of water and 360 billion gallons of chemicals are needed to run our current gas wells.
Panelists discuss the environmental impacts of fracking and efforts to resist the industry at local and national levels.
China’s energy future: an interview with Ella Chou
Ella Chou, an energy consultant and an expert on energy in both the China and the U.S., spoke with City Atlas about China’s energy future, North American energy independence, fracking, and the relationship between China and the U.S.
Fracking and China’s energy revolution | 水力压裂与中国能源革命
China is our essential partner on climate and energy. The Asia Society recently brought together five experts to discuss the role of fracking in China’s energy future.
Rally to Ban Fracking Outside “Women for Cuomo” Luncheon
Come to the outside of The Plaza Hotel to tell Cuomo that fracking is an important health issue, for women, for men, and for all New Yorkers!
The New York Conference on Water
The New York Conference on Water will explore what New Yorkers can do to preserve and protect this precious resource.
Ian Urbina – NYTimes fracking investigator at NYU
Author of the “Drilling Down Series” talks about fracking at NYU
Frack the “Promised Land”?
“Promised Land” does not present any scientific or economic facts about the positive or negative impacts of fracking. However, if you are interested in an easily digestible and entertaining look at both sides of the debate, “Promised Land” is worth a watch.
Food and (also) fracking
The campaign for Helen Rosenthal for City Council is hosting an event both about food and also fracking. Lisa Suriano and Joy Pierson, co-chairs of…
A supergroup forms in the anti-fracking movement
Sean Lennon and Yoko Ono joined with activist Mark Ruffalo at a Manhattan press conference this week, adding their voices to the anti-fracking movement at a time when Governor Cuomo is in the late stages of a fateful determination about permitting fracking in New York State.
Frack me not
Josh Fox’s new short film addresses the urgent issue of hydrofracking in New York state.
Fracking Hearings from Trenton to Binghamton
There really is no shortage of protest this week. And while OWS has certainly gained much of the (deserved) attention, there are a few other…
Governor Cuomo may soon remove the ban on hydrofracking in New York. What does this mean for the environment?
Cuomo Will Seek to Lift Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing ‘The Cuomo administration is seeking to lift what has effectively been a moratorium in New York…
Gasland screening at Museum of the City of NY on May 9th, 6.30pm. Reservations are required.
Hydraulic Fracturing and New York’s Water Supply, The Museum of the City of New York and City Limits – New York, NY – CityLimits.orgHydraulic Fracturing…