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A response to Peter Applebome of the NYT
Dear Mr. Applebome, How could a reporter as good as you have missed the actual story of the voter sentiment and the politics surrounding gas drilling in the region you discussed? With respect, the real story is the overwhelming opposition to gas drilling among the voting population in the region you covered. Personal conflicts in […]
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Ken Jaffe’s testimony at the SRBC hearing, 9/15/11
Public Comments Kenneth Jaffe, MD Meredith, NY SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION September 15, 2011 Thank you for the opportunity to address the Commission. I want voice my objection to permits to withdraw water, and to address the responsibilities of this commission in the light of new scientific information concerning hydrofracking and drinking water quality. I’ll […]
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Kim Jastremski, subject in Applebome NYT story, responds
My response to Peter Applebome’s NYT article, in which I outline 3 major complaints: 1. I take issue with the way the article paints a picture of division in our community. In fact, in my remarks to Peter Applebome, I made the point many times that, if anything, this issue has UNITED our community in the […]
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New report: Cuomo’s fracking panel fatally biased
Independent Coalition of Citizens Against FrackingFor Immediate ReleaseSeptember 20, 2011 Grassroots Groups Expose Bias of Cuomo’s Fracking Advisory Panel in Report Released Today Contact: gasmain.org(@)gmail.com Report available at GasMain.org New York State’s recently named Hydraulic Fracturing Advisory Panel is stacked with appointees who have already made clear they’re on the side of the gas industry’s plan […]
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Pardon us while we undergo a little renovation
Yes, things are looking a little discombobulated around here. Please bear with us. We should have it more or less back under control pretty soon. Thanks.
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Misery: Gas companies as neighbors, the lies they tell, the arms they twist, and the hellish consequences
From a follow-up interview conducted by e-mail and used with permission: Hi David, Thanks for coming up to Ithaca on Friday. On a separate note, would you mind if I share your experience with fracking with people in Ithaca? If it’s okay with you for me to do so, I’d also like to confirm what […]
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Where’s the beef? Gas industry jobs & taxes paid just don’t measure up to claims
Response to a WHYY report, New Numbers Show PA Gas Production Will Lead Nation. Ms. Phillips -.This series of Penn State Reports has used a false premise, that capital spending directly equates to jobs and taxes, to make highly exaggerated claims. The gas industry has a great need for capital but an extraordinarily low requirement for staffing, about 10% […]
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Must-read: Tim DeChristopher’s statement at his sentencing hearing
Thank you for the opportunity to speak before the court. When I first met Mr. Manross, the sentencing officer who prepared the pre-sentence report, he explained that it was essentially his job to “get to know me.” He said he had to get to know who I really was and why I did what I […]
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Leaked draft NYSDOT document: “The potential transportation impacts are ominous”
Leaked to un-naturalgas.org: NYSDOT Draft Transportation Impacts Paper on natural gas development in the Marcellus Shalefor internal use with Governor Cuomo’s office and DEC From the executive summary: “The potential transportation impacts are ominous. Assuming current gas drilling technology and a lower level of development than will be experienced in Pennsylvania the Marcellus region will […]
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“There’s No Time Left”: Day of Action Against Fracking speech & video, Shavertown Bridge, Delaware County, NY, 6/25/11
Thank you all for coming to help preserve life in this peaceful spot in the universe. But please keep in mind: There’s no time left. There’s plenty of time left for the earth. But there’s no time left for us. What does that mean in this beautiful setting where everything appears so calm, where we […]