Category: New York
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Towns Fight to Cement Court Victory on Fracking Ban
“At this point, we don’t think there’s anything left to resolve. Our town clearly has the right, enshrined in our state constitution and upheld by the courts, to decide how land is used within our town borders …
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Craft Brewers Call on President Obama to Protect American Waters
“America’s waterways are critical to our environment, our economy and our health. Not only does the great-tasting beer we brew depend on it, but so do the communities in which we operate.”
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New Report Finds Fracking Poses Health Risks to Pregnant Women and Children
The report, Toxic and Dirty Secrets: The Truth about Fracking and Your Family’s Health, shows how chemicals related to the oil and gas industry when conducting fracking operations can pollute the air and water in communities around fracking sites and …
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New Yorkers to Rally Against Fracking and In Support of Renewable Energy June 17
The oil and gas industry has poured millions of dollars into New York to lobby, influence elected officials and saturate the state with pro-fracking propaganda, but grassroots opponents remain more passionate than supporters. Although the gas industry’s spokespeople and propaganda campaign …