Category: Pennsylvania

Gov. Cuomo Greeted by Hundreds of Anti-Fracking Protestors in Ithaca

Hundreds of residents rallied against fracking and for renewable energy outside of Gov. Cuomo’s speech in Ithaca today with just hours notice of the Governor’s appearance. The concerned citizens urged the Governor …

July 10, 2013
An Open Letter to President Obama from Gasland Director Josh Fox

We thus respectfully request a meeting with you. More specifically, I wish to introduce you to members of seven families from disparate regions across the nation who have all had their lives ruined by drilling and fracking operations.

July 9, 2013
Fossil Fuel Chemical Supplier Shut Down By Fracking Protesters

Momentive is one of the largest worldwide distributors of “resin coated proppants,” a necessary component for high-volume slickwater hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. These chemicals are …

July 8, 2013
Halliburton and ALEC Push Industry-Friendly Fracking Legislation in North Carolina

North Carolina senators are taking an American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) style approach in their efforts to push through legislation that allows oil companies a loophole in regulations requiring …

June 27, 2013
11,000+ Massachusetts Residents Call for a Fracking Ban

This morning, more than 11,000 residents called on Beacon Hill to ban the dirty drilling process fracking, in petitions presented by Environment Massachusetts and its allies at a statehouse news conference. The petitions show wide support for H.788, a …

June 26, 2013