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October 27, 2011
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a million fracking letters
October 26, 2011
| Help us convince Governor Cuomo that hydro-fracking (“fracking”) isn’t good for New York. Here are just a few reasons: |
Send your letter to:
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 |
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| Many New Yorkers are concerned about the contamination of public water supplies, or the harmful effects of air pollution, or the economic impact on tourism or impacts on New York State’s vital agricultural community. | |
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Supporting Organizations Learn more about fracking by clicking on any of the links below Catskill Citizens for Safe Energy |
Others are concerned about exposure to radioactive materials or toxic heavy metals brought up from deep underground, or that toxic wastes will damage local water treatment plants. Parents are concerned about their children’s health. Many people are concerned that the the chemicals being used in the fracking process are kept secret. Others believe the gas industry should be subject to environmental laws like everyone else (Companies engaged in hydrofracking are exempt from the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.) Still others believe that the gas industry should be responsible for cleaning up spills and toxic residues. Right now, they can walk away, leaving the landowner responsible.
Many people are concerned that taxpayers are subsidizing the gas industry by paying for the highways, police, EMTs and other community services fracking companies depend on, or that these companies are donating hundreds of millions of dollars to political campaigns to ensure access and favorable treatment. Others are concerned that the multi-million dollar TV advertising campaign claiming that dirty gas drilling is “clean energy” is confusing the public.
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| Whatever your reason for opposing hydrofracking in New York, we need you now! Please write a personal letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo, and tell him there are too many unanswered questions and potential problemsto allow hydrofracking in our state. Send your letter to:
The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo
Governor of New York State State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 |
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| A Million Fracking Letters is a private, citizen-based campaign designed to educate New Yorkers about the realities of hydrofracking in New York. Contributions are not tax-deducitble. For more information please email info@amillionfrackingletters.com. © 2011 A Million Fracking Letters Inc. | |||
Petition to bring bill to suspend hydraulic fracturing to NYS Legislature
October 25, 2011 1 Comment
NYS Senators: Bring bill A07400 to suspend hydraulic fracturing for vote
Bill A07400 proposed by Assemblyman Robert Sweeney, Chair of the Environmental Conservation Committee, calls to suspend hydraulic fracturing in New York State. It passed in the Assembly, however the Senate has not yet acted on this legislation. We are opposed to hydrofracking due to long term irreversible adverse environmental and health impacts, and are asking our Senate leaders to take a stand and oppose permitting until more studies are completed.
Yes, there was a Senate version of this bill, S5592, sponsored by Carlucci. It was introduced in June and got at least 9 co-sponsors. You can research the bill on the NY Legislature web site.
To be delivered to: The New York State Senate and Governor Andrew Cuomo
“We are citizens of NYS who oppose high volume horizontal hydrofracking. We request our Senate leaders act urgently to support Bill A07400 to suspend hydrofracking and bring this bill to the floor for vote.” SIGN HERE:
http://signon.org/sign/nys-senators-bring-bill.fb1?source=s.fb&r_by=351080
New York Water Rangers:
October 25, 2011
| Is New York’s Policy “Don’t Ask, Just Frack?” Webinar Location: Your computer or phone |
Photo: Nicholas_T / via Flickr On Tuesday, November 8, join Environmental Advocates of New York’s Water & Natural Resources Program Director, Katherine Nadeau, and Citizens Campaign for the Environment’s Legislative & Policy Director, Sarah Eckel, for a lunchtime webinar that will reveal the details behind New York State’s half-baked plans to move ahead with dirty gas drilling by means of high volume hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” We’ll give you the facts you need to know what is (and what isn’t) in the state’s plans and what you can do right now to weigh in on this critical issue and speak up for what’s best for our communities and our water. RSVP today! Your call in number and access code will be emailed to you before the event. If you have questions for our presenters, feel free to email them in advance to info@eany.org Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 If you’d like to attend this event you can RSVP online. Once you have reservations, you can still click Sign Me Up to increase or decrease the number of people in your party (subject to availability). |
