Stopping a Climate Change and Pollution Nightmare in the East Bay | East Bay Express

Source: Stopping a Climate Change and Pollution Nightmare in the East Bay | East Bay Express

PSC documents explain state reliance on natural gas

For all of its focus on growing renewable energy, the Cuomo administration still views natural gas as an essential part of the state’s energy mix, according to recent filings with the Public Service Commission.

Source: PSC documents explain state reliance on natural gas

The Oil & Gas Threat Map |

Interactive map shows the millions of homes, schools and hospitals threatened by oil & gas air pollution. Find out if you’re one. See why we need to cut methane pollution.

Source: The Oil & Gas Threat Map |

Howarth alerts White House of growing methane danger | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Chronicle: Daily news from Cornell University

Source: Howarth alerts White House of growing methane danger | Cornell Chronicle

Who Bears the Most Risk From Fracking? – The New York Times

Drilling companies are suspected of picking sites that disproportionately affect low-income and minority residents.

Source: Who Bears the Most Risk From Fracking? – The New York Times

Why Scientists Are Amazed at Oilsands Smog Levels | The Tyee

Air pollution report in Nature shocks even Canada’s top researchers.

Source: Why Scientists Are Amazed at Oilsands Smog Levels | The Tyee

WATER POLLUTION: Federal agency contradicts EPA on contamination in Dimock — Thursday, May 26, 2016 — www.eenews.net

When U.S. EPA ended its investigation of drilling and drinking water contamination in Dimock, Pa., the agency said the water was safe to drink. Now, another federal agency looking at the same data says it wasn’t safe.

Source: WATER POLLUTION: Federal agency contradicts EPA on contamination in Dimock — Thursday, May 26, 2016 — www.eenews.net

Video: insight 5/24/13 | Watch Insight Online | WCNY Public Media Video

Gas Controversy on the Shores of Seneca Lake

Source: Video: insight 5/24/13 | Watch Insight Online | WCNY Public Media Video

Unraveling spiral: The most compelling global warming visualization ever made – The Washington Post

It unambiguously shows the planet’s relentless march towards higher temperatures.

Source: Unraveling spiral: The most compelling global warming visualization ever made – The Washington Post

‘Slap in the Face’: Top Court Overrules Local Fracking Bans in Colorado | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that state law trumps two cities’ attempts to stem the domestic fracking boom, issuing “a severe slap in the face” to Coloradans and local democracy alike.

Source: ‘Slap in the Face’: Top Court Overrules Local Fracking Bans in Colorado | Common Dreams | Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community