Sentences with phrase «whether fracking»

In 2015, the legislature passed a moratorium intended to delay fracking while the state's Department of Natural Resources studied whether fracking — a method of oil and gas production that uses large amounts of chemical - and sand - laced water to break up shale gas below ground, releasing deposits of fossil fuels.

McAleer says he has no stake in whether fracking goes ahead in New York, but wants the claims made by opponents to be more thoroughly researched by the media.

As they await Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision on whether fracking will go forward in New York, dueling pro- and anti-fracking filmmakers held screenings and promotions for their films in Albany.

He says Cuomo, who has maintained that «science» would determine whether fracking goes ahead in New York, is getting cold feet in the face of growing opposition.

«Greens at the grassroots are very involved in their local struggles — whether its fracking infrastructure or pressuring their local legislators on supporting anti-fracking legislation,» Rozum says.

But Cuomo believes the process of determining whether fracking is safe for people and water is moving forward based on the facts available.

Earlier this year, the governor directed DOH Commissioner Nirav Shah to begin a review of whether fracking poses any health risks, but that review is yet to be released.

Cuomo, answering a question on whether fracking, which is on hold in New York, will begin in the next four years if he's re elected, says an over two year old health review will be concluded by the end of the year, though not before Election Day.

Gov. Cuomo is has yet to decide whether fracking is allowed in New York State.

Cuomo has said he wants his health and environmental commissioners to take all the time they need to decide whether fracking can be done safely.

I expect this debate will shift now from whether fracking is harmful to the environment to a cost - benefit analysis.

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A common retort by the industry is that rates of the health outcome studied - whether it's asthma or preterm birth - are lower in fracking areas than in areas without fracking, or that the rate of the outcome is decreasing over time.

A South African environmental group renewed its call for a moratorium on shale - gas fracking, as the government moves closer to a decision on whether to allow the process opponents say imperils water quality.

He will examine whether the current hype around fracking is justified, as well as how best to deal with the problem of peak oil and resource shortages.

The months after the Cuomo administration decided to ban fracking, gas companies are still weighing whether to sue ahead of a fast - approaching deadline.

To put it another way, Josh is the guy who is largely responsible for the political minefield that you now find yourself tip - toeing through as you consider whether or not to lift the moratorium on fracking in New York State.

The 56 - year - old Cuomo will begin his second term with a long list of challenges, including the implementation of a new medical marijuana law, a decision on whether to allow fracking for natural gas and the selection of up to four new casino operators upstate.

The wife and son of slain Beatle John Lennon traveled to the Capitol on what could be the last day of the final public comment period on whether hydro fracking should go forward in New York.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he'll make a decision on whether to allow shale gas fracking before the 2014 election.

On whether or not to allow hydraulic fracturing in New York, voters continue to be split on the issue, but now more voters are opposed to fracking.

It's looking less and less likely that state Senators and Assemblymembers will get a pay raise as a holiday present this year, but Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers still have a number of issues they need to resolve before the year ends, ranging from the siting of gambling casinos to how to close a Thruway deficit and whether to go ahead with hydro - fracking.

And while Governor Cuomo has said repeatedly he's waiting for the completed review from his health commissioner, he has also said that he would make a decision on whether the state should go ahead with hydro fracking before Election Day in November of next year.

Cuomo says he is waiting for a public health report he ordered his health commissioner to undertake months ago before deciding whether to lift the moratorium on fracking.

Governor Cuomo has yet to make a decision on whether to allow fracking to go forward, saying he's waiting for his Health Commissioner to finish a study.

Cuomo has not given any indication as to whether he will allow permitting and regulation to move forward on high - volume fracking, and expected due dates floated in the press on the DEC's report continue to be pushed back.

Former Hudson Valley Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey, in his first major public appearance since retiring from office in January, says he just penned a letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo asking him to wait for the results of a study from the Environmental Protection Agency on the impacts of fracking before deciding whether to allow high - volume hydraulic fracturing in the state.

A bankrupt energy company is suing the Cuomo Administration over the long delayed decision on whether to allow hydro - fracking in New York.

An oil and gas industry group is warning that a business exodus from New York will worsen while Gov. Andrew Cuomo waits for a Pennsylvania health study before deciding whether to allow fracking.

Groups for and against fracking are gearing up for an announcement by Governor Cuomo's environmental officials on whether the natural gas drilling process will be permitted in New York on a limited basis.

David Paterson when he signed a temporary moratorium to the controversial natural gas drilling process known as hydrofracking, lamented today that the decision about whether to allow fracking in the Marcellus Shale has become «a political decision» rather than one based on science, safety or potential economic benefit.

The state is expected to announce sometime later this summer whether high - volume fracking for natural gas can be allowed in various regions of the state, including the Southern Tier.

Peter Kiernan... lamented today that the decision about whether to allow fracking in the Marcellus Shale has become «a political decision» rather than one based on science....

But whenever a major politician visits the region, the issue of fracking is often on the agenda, whether they like it or not.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says he may not decide whether the sate should go ahead with hydro - fracking for natural gas until after the November 2014 elections.

While the Governor has said he expects to reach a decision on whether to permit high - volume hydraulic fracturing («fracking») in fewer than 40 days, today's proposal did not include any information on or insight into his administration's intentions on fracking.

Governor Cuomo has once again delayed a report on whether to allow fracking, saying health data needs to be reviewed first, but Long says she doesn't blame Cuomo for delays, but rather what she calls the «celebrity» led opposition that he faces.

Nadeau, with Environmental Advocates, says she and others will «assess» the document very closely to determine, if fracking is allowed, whether enough safety precautions will be taken.

Governor Cuomo's Health Commissioner is conducting a health impact review on whether hydro fracking can be done safely in New York.

Cuomo has said repeatedly that he will not decide whether to permit fracking in New York until all of the science and facts are in.

Governor Cuomo has said for years now that when he does make the decision on whether to frack, it will be based on «science and facts», not «emotions».

The New York state government continues its study of fracking as advocates for and against the highly controversial drilling process in Broome County and across the Southern Tier wait for the decision of whether or not it will be allowed in New York state.

Cuomo, who previously said he'd decide on whether or not to okay the controversial drilling process known as fracking in New York before Election Day 2014, now says he wants to give his health commissioner, Dr. Nirav Shah, all the time he needs to complete an ongoing health review, which began over a year ago.

Cuomo has said his administration will issue a long awaited health report on fracking by the end of the year, and announce whether gas drilling will be permitted in New York.

Questions during the off topic portion of the Q&A included Governor Cuomo's announcement today that New York State will not permit fracking, Mayor de Blasio's scheduled meeting with the NY Justice League, whether Mayor de Blasio thinks he is able to unite the City and how New Yorkers have received him, President Obama's announcement of moving to normalize relations with Cuba and Mayor de Blasio's own trip to Cuba.

ALBANY, NY (02/05/2013)(readMedia)-- Governor Andrew Cuomo has stated on several occasions that science alone would determine his decision on whether to permit fracking in New York State.

But this knowledge is critical, and must be used to shape regulations and ultimately determine whether or not to permit fracking in New York State.

But one thing is clear - the delayed health review is now the key factor in deciding whether or not fracking will go ahead in New York.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces a tough choice as he continues to ponder the decision on whether to allow hydro fracking in New York, and it seems there's no easy way to win for the governor.

However, earlier in the month, Cuomo's environmental commissioner, testifying at a legislative budget hearing, cast doubt on whether the administration's self - imposed deadline of late February will actually be met, meaning that a decision on fracking could once again be delayed.

Tensions are high, as both sides wait to find out whether Cuomo will go ahead with fracking.