No Fracking in NYS !!!

[H2O Man]

NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo will ban fracking, due to the severe health risks associated with it. Below are links to two articles:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/nyregion/cuomo-to-ban-fracking-in-new-york-state-citing-health-risks.html

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/ny_environmental_commissioner_i_will_ban_fracking_in_new_york.html

[NYC_SKP]

1. Wow! Great news, H2O Man. My faith in the man is somewhat redeemed.

While I no longer claim NY state as my home, I've followed this issue for some time and in every state, not just New York.

Our use of natural gas is growing, resistance to regulation is strong and many pols are uncomfortably friendly with things as they are.

I wonder if the industry will be willing to clean up their act, disclose the ingredients of their fracking fluids, or otherwise try to be less vile.

I suspect that they'll just have to ratchet up exploitation in Colorado and New Mexico.

Excellent news, in any event.

Best holiday wished to you and yours,

NYC_SKP

[H2O Man]

2. I'm sure that

the industry and "land-owners" will be filing suits by tomorrow morning. Still, this is an important victory at this level.

[hootinholler]

3. Great news this!

It's nice when efforts pay off.

[bigtree]

4. many thanks, in no small part due to your own activism and direct efforts

. . . along with the many others who stood up in your state and beyond.

Let's keep the pressure on!

[RiverLover]

5. HUGE news, H20 Man!! So happy for all NYrs!!! The citizens worked HARD for that.

Great job New York!!!!!!

[Octafish]

6. Congratulations, H2O Man!

I am so proud of Gov. Cuomo and all who helped him see the light.

[Bluenorthwest]

7. And you deserve some credit for putting yourself on the line for this issue.

It's very good news for New York and for the country. And these days, good news is a thing of great value. Thanks from way out west, for protecting such an important and beautifully magical place.

[KoKo]

8. Was so glad to read this....and, KUDO's to You for all that work....

you did in pushing this early on along with Bobby Kennedy and Yoko Ono and others.

It's so good to have a bit of good news once in awhile. And, this is a Big Bit of Good News along with Better relations with Cuba a possibility.

[sabrina 1]

9. What a victory, and I know you played a huge part in this, H20 Man.

Thank you for all you do. I am thrilled to hear this and hope other states will follow now.

[Luminous Animal]

10. When I read the news on Facebook a few minutes ago, the first person I though of was you!

This is very good news.

[malaise]

11. This is great news

[daleanime]

12. Good....

[Luminous Animal]

13. Kick.

[tk2kewl]

14. congratulations, and thank you for your efforts in the fight

[Hekate]

15. Fantastic! It seems to be contested county by county in Calif, and failed in mine....

....on the usual lie about jobs.

I think people are waking up, though.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Thank you for your part in this great decision! What a relief. n/t

[WorseBeforeBetter]

17. That is fantastic news!

I'll trade your Cuomo for NC's Pat "Coal Ash" McCrory!

[H2O Man]

18. This is a good day!

I also had an encouraging phone call tonight, from my editor/lady friend. She's currently getting good results on a case where, for the first time, she's taking the lead.

I'm hoping that, within maybe 4-6 weeks, I'l be able to speak openly about it. I'm mighty proud of the work she is doing.

[adirondacker]

19. Yes! It was great to hear this news. Good on Zucker for taking a stand....

"Winding toward the conclusion of his presentation, Zucker said, "Would I live in a community with [fracking] based on the facts that I have now? Would I let my child play in a school field nearby? After looking at the plethora of reports behind me ... my answer is no."

He yielded to Cuomo, who thanked him for his "powerful" remarks."

http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/12/8558732/cuomo-concludes-fracking-too-risky



I tend to believe we will see the Hard science of the repercussions of fracking that is, and has been, occurring in states less fortunate in the not so distant future.

[Cha]

20. K

[countryjake]

21. kickety