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Environmental Advocates Call on Governor to Deny Pending Oil Projects


BINGHAMTON, N.Y.-- Fires, explosions, spills, ruptures, and toxic discharges. Toxics Targeting President Walter Hang said there are more than 100 documented incidents of these across the state of New York.

As Fracking Ban Nears, Gas Industry Prepares Legal Action




As the state Department of Environmental Conservation prepares to put the rubber stamp on a ban on high volume hydraulic fracturing, representatives from the oil and gas industry say they’re preparing to take legal action.

At a press conference in Albany, the American Petroleum Institute’s Karen Moreau told reporters she’s been in touch with attorneys both within her ogranization and outside counsel that’s “very skilled with respect to the process in New York.”

Activists Call on Gov. Cuomo to Ban 'Green Alternative' Fracking










BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Environmental activists are asking Governor Cuomo to immediately prohibit the use of all so-called "green" alternative shale fracturing methods.

Activists Want Cuomo to Take More Steps in Banning Hydrofracking




Activists want Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take more steps to ensure hydrofracking never happens in New York state.

Anti-Hydrofracking Activists Hope to Pressure Cuomo into Health Impact Study

On another front, anti-hydrofracking activists are reaching out to the donors of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Organizers are hoping to pressure the governor into starting a comprehensive public health impact study on hydrofracking.

About 500 donors to Cuomo's campaign will receive this letter. The letter talks about how activists claim the current health department review is inadequate.

Writers are hoping donors will pick up their phones and reach out to the governor.

Anti-Frackers Demand Governor Cuomo Takes New Action




BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- An anti-fracking coalition says a lot has happened in the past five years. With recent studies, government investigations, and new technology and information available, they are demanding the governor keep up with the times. They are asking him to withdraw the current DEC Draft Environmental Impact Statement on hydraulic fracturing.

Report: Auburn’s treatment plant is unable to accept gas drilling wastewater

AUBURN, N.Y. -- Some are calling a report about gas drilling wastewater a step in the right direction for the city of Auburn. The report concludes the city's treatment plant is unable to accept gas drilling wastewater.

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