Pa. DEP head lobbies for gas drilling
www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20111123%2FNEWS%2F111230310%2F-1%2FNews By Christina Tatu Pocono Record Writer November 23, 2011 Natural gas drilling would provide jobs, money and, contrary to naysayers, does not harm the environment, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer said at East Stroudsburg University Tuesday. Krancer’s visit was just days after the Delaware River Basin Commission postponed a vote to… Read more
Marcellus natural-gas presentation focuses on municipal experiences
live.psu.edu/story/56458#nw69 Friday, November 18, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A presentation detailing how municipal governments are dealing with the Marcellus Shale natural-gas boom will be offered by Penn State Extension from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 6. “Marcellus Shale Development: The Pa. Municipal Experience to Date and Possibilities for the Future” will provide… Read more
Pesticide-resistant weeds closing in on Pennsylvania
live.psu.edu/story/56464#nw69 Friday, November 18, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The challenge of weeds that have become resistant to glyphosate — the active ingredient in Round-Up herbicide — has become an evolving national threat, with new challenges emerging and spreading annually. At least three glyphosate-resistant species on the horizon for Pennsylvania require new strategies to combat… Read more
Federal environmental and health agencies collect data from Dimock families
citizensvoice.com/news/federal-environmental-and-health-agencies-collect-data-from-dimock-families-1.1232108#axzz1e4UZpkud By Laura Legere (Staff Writer) Published: November 14, 2011 Officials from federal environmental and public health agencies met with residents of Dimock Township late last week to discuss the impacts of Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling and to gather water-test results from families affected by methane migration. Three representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency… Read more
Gas impact fee bill wins in House
www.timesleader.com/news/Gas_impact_fee_bill_wins_in_House_11-18-2011.html By Steve Mocarsky smocarsky@timesleader.com November 18, 2011 Most area legislators oppose the measure as favoring drillers. Next stop is Senate. HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives on Thursday passed GOP-backed House Bill 1950, which imposes an impact fee on gas drillers. The bill passed 107-76 and now moves to the Senate for consideration.… Read more
Key Delaware River gas drilling vote postponed
www.timesleader.com/news/ap?Key-Delaware-River-gas-drilling-vote-postponed&a=2209283&e=30097 TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — With two of five members opposed, a multistate agency that has spent years developing regulations for natural gas drilling in the Delaware River watershed has delayed a key vote scheduled for Monday. The Delaware River Basin Commission announced Friday it was postponing a vote on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to… Read more
Electronics Certified Recycling Facilities
Contact: Donna Heron 215-814-5113 or heron.donna@epa.gov EPA and GSA Recognize the Newest Electronics Certified Recycling Facility America Recycles Day encourages recommitment to reducing, recycling, and reusing ALLENTOWN, Pa. (November 15, 2011) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration recognized AERC/Com-Cycle at an event today for becoming the region’s newest electronics… Read more
Gas industry looking to generate more cash with exports
www.timesleader.com/news/Gas_industry_looking_to_generate_more_cash_with_exports_11-14-2011.html November 14, 2011 ANDREW MAYKUTH The Philadelphia Inquirer Department of Energy has received five applications from companies. The shale-gas bonanza is fueling a hot competition among businesses that want to claim a share of what is promoted as an abundant long-term energy source. T. Boone Pickens is pitching compressed natural gas as a cheap… Read more
Webinar to look at natural gas development’s effect on agriculture
live.psu.edu/story/56136#nw69 Tuesday, November 1, 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine how Marcellus Shale natural-gas development is affecting agriculture in Pennsylvania. The 75-minute webinar will be held at 1 p.m. on Nov. 10. Presenters will be Gary Sheppard and Mark Madden, extension educators based in Westmoreland and… Read more
New Waterless Fracking Method Avoids Pollution Problems
insideclimatenews.org/news/20111104/gasfrac-propane-natural-gas-drilling-hydraulic-fracturing-fracking-drinking-water-marcellus-shale-new-york By Anthony Brino, InsideClimate News and Brian Nearing, Albany Times-Union Nov 6, 2011 Little-noticed drilling technique uses propane gel, not water, to release natural gas. Higher cost, lack of data and industry habit stand in the way. ALBANY, N.Y.—In the debate over hydraulic fracturing for natural gas, two facts are beyond dispute: Huge amounts… Read more
