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Save Our Beer!
You’re probably aware that hydrofracking poses extreme public health risks, environmental threats and grave economic consequences. But did you know it’s also a BUZZKILL? Literally. On Monday, MYD is teaming up with Environmental Advocates of NY and concerned imbibers for “Save Our Beer,” a spring social at the Brooklyn Brewery to highlight the potential threat fracking poses to our pristine water supply –and therefore, our local beer supply. So ford the East River by ferry or “L” and have a pint or two in support of the cause. The beer you save could be your own. Reserve your space HERE Monday, April 30th 7:30pm-9:30pm Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th St. Brooklyn, NY $5 suggested donation (all proceeds go to Environmental … More >>
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NYC Says Frack No!
Hundreds of hydrofracking opponents packed the Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night to speak out against the dangerous practice. As NY1 reports, the vast majority of those in attendance spoke against allowing hydrofracking in upstate New York. The Manhattan Young Democrats have been vocal in our opposition to this practice for years. Click HERE to read the MYD Environmental Committee’s 2009 policy paper on the issue. While it is heartening to see so many New Yorkers voice their opposition to hydrofracking, we still have a long way to go: …barring an abrupt change of heart by Cuomo, it’s expected the DEC will move to finalize regulations and could begin issuing permits for hydrofracking sometime next year. To get involved … More >>
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Frack No!
Tomorrow morning Frack Action is organizing a rally in Albany opposing hydrofracking, an extremely controversial gas drilling method. This rally comes on the heels of a DEC report which recommends hydrofracking in some parts of the state. You can RSVP or sign up for carpooling HERE. And don’t forget to get involved with MYD’s Save Our Dough Campaign, which aims to protect our pizza and bagels from dangerous fracking chemicals. Rally details: Thursday, July 7th 11am-1pm Albany, NY (meeting at the West Capitol Park on the corner of State St. and Swan St.)
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On the House Energy and Commerce Committee Hydrofracking Report
This past Saturday, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a new report on the hydraulic fracturing (“hydrofracking”) products used by oil and gas service companies. The report found that from 2005 through 2009, hundreds of millions of gallons of hazardous or carcinogenic chemicals were injected into wells in more than 13 states. As part of the investigation, the Committee asked 14 leading oil and gas service companies to disclose the types, volumes, and chemical contents of the hydrofracking products that they used from 2005 through 2009. This report is the first to contain a comprehensive national inventory of chemicals used by hydrofracking companies during the drilling process. “Hydraulic fracturing has helped to expand natural gas production in … More >>
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ACTION ALERT! Keep Our Drinking Water Safe!
Today Senator Krueger’s bill (S.425) that will require full disclosure of the chemicals in frak fluid AND will ban the use of any carcinogenic materials in the fluid, will come to a vote in the Environmental Conservation Committee. The bill needs to pass through this committee before coming to a vote on the Senate floor. Please take a moment to call or email Committee Chair Mark Grisanti and tell him you want to see this bill come to a vote on the Senate floor! Mark Grisanti grisanti@nysenate.gov 518-455-3240 – Albany office 716-854-8705 – Buffalo office
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TODAY — ACTION ALERT: Paterson Vetoes, New Yorkers Speak Out!
On Saturday Governor Paterson vetoed a bill that would temporarily ban hydrofracking in New York state. He instead issued an Executive Order which bans only horizontal fracturing, but still allows the also-dangerous vertical fracturing. In response, the group Frack Action is organizing a protest outside the Governor’s Manhattan office: MONDAY DECEMBER 13th, 12 noon NYC Office of Gov David Paterson 644 3rd Avenue (between 41st and 42nd) Join Mark Ruffalo and residents of Dimock, PA to demand that Paterson impose a timeout on vertical hydro-fracking. … Tomorrow we’re going to demand answers from Governor Paterson! Join us at the Governor’s NYC office at 12 noon Monday December 13th. Mark Ruffalo, NY State Senator Liz Krueger, and Craig and Julie Sautner … More >>
