Sentences with phrase «with fracking opponents»

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Opponents of the project say they have the support of over 30 grassroots community and environmental organizations (attached list) and a petition with over 1300 signatures which they will deliver to Governor Cuomo, who banned fracking last month based on public health concerns.

As Pegula continues with his purchase of the Bills — the National Football League's owners are expected to approve the deal in October — fracking opponents said they're hopeful it won't influence Cuomo's decision - making process.

Opponents of hydro fracking are charging there's a potential conflict of interest with a consultant to Governor Cuomo's environmental agency.

Assemblywoman Galef, along with anti fracking advocates and pipeline opponents, hope that will give Cuomo more impetus to order a state risk assessment through his own Department of Environmental Conservation.

The Cuomo Administration has announced two developments that could delay the start of hydro fracking in New York, and is leaving supporters and opponents with many unanswered questions.

«EPA has identified significant flaws in the state's fracking proposals, particularly inadequate plans to treat hazardous wastewater, questions about unsafe levels of radiation in fracking waste, and the absence of any consideration of the environmental impacts of the infrastructure associated with fracking, such as pipelines and compressor stations,» said a statement issued by a coalition of hydrofracking opponents including Catskill Mountainkeeper, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Environmental Advocates of New York, Natural Resources Defense Council and others.

Given the scale of the potential risks, regulators should take their consultation duties seriously, argues Saxe, who points out she is neutral on fracking and understands the frustrations of dealing with a persistent opponent such as Ernst.