Karl Grossman: Radioactivity and Fracking
November 9, 2012
Marcellus Shale Documentary Project–Pittsburgh Filmmakers Galleries
November 9, 2012
I make it a point to get the word out for events. Sorry this is
getting out on the late side but this show is up until January 6 2013
and has a compelling list of participating photographers. Next Weds,
Nov 14, at 6:00pm, Brian Cohen Martha Rial will give an artist talk in
the gallery. I included a few links to give you a better idea of the
nature and importance of the work. Working on a documentary myself
about those involved in this issue, I find it evident that where there
is a huge gap in essential media coverage. The arts (in this case
photography) take a leading role to inform and educate with deep
social commentary. Where regulatory systems and protections from
government fail, the citizens not only fall victim, but they
themselves must find ways to protect themselves. Through the eyes of
these remarkable photographers you will see images that can help us
see what is hardley imaginable unless you, yourself have fallen
victim.
all my best,
Dave
Marcellus Shale Documentary Project
Noah Addis
Nina Berman
Brian Cohen
Scott Goldsmith
Lynn Johnson
Martha Rial
Curated by Laura Domencic
Pittsburgh Filmmakers Galleries
October 11, 2012 to January 6, 2013
The exhibition, curated by Laura Domencic, director of Pittsburgh
Center for the Arts (PCA) features more than 50 photographic images
which tell the personal stories of Pennsylvanians affected by the
Marcellus Shale gas industry. By creating a visual document of the
environmental, social and economic impact of the drilling, the
compelling images not only provide historical artifacts, but can be a
catalyst for discussion.
http://www.briancohenphotography.com/?gallery=events
http://www.lynnjohnsonphoto.com/
http://publicsource.org/investigations/landscapes-and-faces
http://www.scottgoldsmith.com/
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Associate Producer
GROUNDSWELL: Protecting Our Children’s Air & Water
Resolution Pictures
Dave Walczak
GROUNDSWELL web site:
Dear Governor Cuomo, Nov. 12th Cornell Cinema
November 8, 2012
Join us for a very special screening of the new documentary, Dear Governor Cuomo featuring a performance by the Horse Flies and special guest Natalie Merchant!
11/12/12 at 6:30 PM at the Cornel Cinema!
Tickets are almost sold out!
Call 607-273-4497 or head to the Ticket Center Ithaca on The Commons to purchase tickets.
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Dear Laurie,
We are thrilled to let you know that the new anti-fracking documentary Dear Governor Cuomo will be showing this Monday, November 12th in Ithaca at the Cornel Cinema! The film by award winning filmmaker Jon Bowermaster takes a look at the anti-fracking movement in New York and documents the May 15th rally and concert to ban fracking in Albany. The film features Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Natalie Merchant, Joan Osborne, The Felice Brothers, Medeski Martin & Wood, Sandra Steingraber and many more musicians and anti-fracking organizers in the state.
The screening on Monday will be accompanied by an appearance by local musical favorite, the Horse Flies and singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant!
Who: The Finger Lakes Clean Waters Initiative, the New Yorkers Against Fracking coalition, author and biologist Dr. Sandra Steingraber, filmmaker Jon Bowermaster, The Horse Flies, and singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant!
What: Screening of the new documentary Dear Governor Cuomo followed by a Q/A with Filmmaker Jon Bowermaster, Sandra Steingraber, Judy Hyman and Natalie Merchant followed by a performance from the Horse Flies and Natalie Merchant!
When: Monday, November 12th at 6:30pm
Where: Cornell Cinema, 104 Willard Straight Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853
Tickets are almost sold out!!!
Tickets are available at Ticket Center Ithaca located on The Commons or by calling 607-273-4497 right now!
Study of the the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Overview for Roundtable Meetings
November 8, 2012
hf-webinar-2012.pdf (application/pdf Object).
Study of the the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic
Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources:
Overview for Roundtable Meetings
The EPA Study is due to report, at end 2012, status of the study with a final (draft) report in 2014.
What is here (in PDF) is the current activities that presumably will lead directly to the 2012 interim report.
This all is important re the rdSGEIS and draft Regulations for HVHZHF in Shale in NYS;
That is, one could well assert that NYS ought wait until the final EPA report in 2014 – timing that would coincide nicely with the likely settlement of the appeals of the Dryden/Middlefield “Home Rule” litigation.
It seems to me unlikely that the Cuomo administaration would want to move ahead with Dryden/Middlefield in limbo.
SS 11/8/12
PA DEP Oil & Gas Reporting Website – Statewide Data Downloads By Reporting Period
November 8, 2012
PA DEP Oil & Gas Reporting Website – Statewide Data Downloads By Reporting Period.
This database shows that much PA unconventional drilling waste is coming to NY for disposal
Spreadsheet showing waste transported to NY from PA Chesapeake wells from Jan to June, 2012. Most is drill cuttings deposited in Painted Post and Niagara Falls landfills.
PSECementFailureCausesRateAnalysisIngraffea.pdf (application/pdf Object)
November 6, 2012
PSECementFailureCausesRateAnalysisIngraffea.pdf (application/pdf Object).
Summary of the Ingraffea paper:
The most recent experience with shale gas wells in the Pennsylvania Marcellus play reflects long term, world-wide industry data with respect to new wells with compromised structural integrity. Operator-wide statistics in Pennsylvania show that about 6-7% of new wells drilled in each of the past three years have compromised structural integrity. This apparently low failure rate should be seen in the context of a full buildout in the Pennsylvania Marcellus of at least 100,000 wells, and in the entire Marcellus, including New York, of twice that number. Therefore, based on recent statistical evidence, one could expect at least 10,000 new wells with compromised structural integrity. It is too early to discern whether the other industry experience with this technical problem, an increase in loss of integrity with well age, will also be reflected. However, at play in modern shale gas development are many of the key factors identified by industry researchers as having a negative influence on well structural integrity: the need for deviated wells, rapid development of a field, presence of “shallow” high-pressure gas horizons, and disturbance of young cement due to adjacent drilling activities on the same pad.
GDACC 
