Hydraulic Fracturing

Mark Ruffalo on Hydraulic Fracturing “We have a lot of doubts about whether hydraulic fracturing can be done safely without hurting our precious water. Hydraulic Fracturing could be one of the great American environmental disasters…” Mark Ruffalo -Obtained from http://cornellsun.com/section/news/content/2010/09/27/mark-ruffalo-speaks-against-fracking

Thesis Hydraulic Fracturing should not be considered as a viable source for natural gas production in the Marcellus shale region.

Content What is Hydraulic Fracturing? Historical Significance Economic Impact Key Players Pros and Cons Survey and Interview Solutions

What is Hydraulic Fracturing

The Hydraulic Fracturing Process

Marcellus Shale Region

Issues with Hydraulic Fracturing Illnesses related to the process Water contamination Fresh water supply endangered

Historical Significance Hydraulic Fracturing was used as early as 1903 to separate granite rocks in mines Hydraulic Fracturing was first used in the United States in 1947, commercially in 1949, in natural gas wells - Obtained from http://www.energyindepth.org/in-depth/frac-in-depth/history-of-hf/

Economic Impact If fracturing were to be stopped in the United States, by the year 2014 the United States would face: A 374 Billion dollar loss in revenue from natural gas and oil companies The loss of approximately 3 million jobs within the United States -Obtained from http://www.api.org/policy/exploration/hydraulicfracturing/upload/IHS_GI_Hydraulic_Frac turing_Exec_Summary.pdf

Hydraulic Fracturing Legislation New York State Moratorium Bill – August 4th, 2010 Legislation associated with hydraulic fracturing The Clean Air and Water Act The Clean Drinking Water Act -Obtained from http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/aug/04/senate-passes-one-year-hydrofracking- moratorium/http://www.nyswaterfronts.com/grantopps_cleanairbond.asp

Key Players Senator Antoine Thompson Mark Ruffalo Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton Senator Darrel Aubertine Range Resources Company

Senator Antoine Thompson A supporter of the Moratorium Bill Senator of the 60th district in New York State Authored the New York State Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium Bill Concerned for the health and safety of the citizens of New York Obtained from http://www.nysenate.gov/press-release/senator-antoine-thompson-residents-advocates-urge- moratorium-gas-drilling-which-could

Actor Mark Ruffalo and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton Support the New York State Moratorium Bill Organized an awareness rally at Cornell University Their interest in the issue Lifton Ruffalo obtained by- http://cornellsun.com/section/news/content/2010/09/27/mark-ruffalo-speaks-against-fracking

Darrel Aubertine One of nine senators who voted against the Moratorium Bill Proposed Moratorium bill is too long obtained by http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/aubertine_voted_against_hydrof.html

Range Resources Company Participates in Hydraulic fracturing "Hydraulic Fracturing is a proven technology and a key to unlocking our nation’s growing 100-year supply of clean burning natural gas." -Range Resources Company -obtained from http://www.rangeresources.com/rangeresources/files/6f/6ff33c64-5acf-4270-95c7-9e991b963771.pdf

Hydraulic Fracturing Pros An economic boost in a time of an economic downturn Supply low cost fuel to millions of Americans Provide jobs to millions of Americans Decrease our dependence on foreign oil -obtained byhttp://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/the-fight-against-fracking

Hydraulic Fracturing Cons Contamination of our drinking water Millions of wasted gallons of freshwater Severe health risks to surrounding citizens in the area of a frac site -obtained byhttp://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/the-fight-against-fracking

Interview with Dr.Ingraffea Professor of Fracture Mechanics at Cornell University Has researched hydraulic fracturing for over 30 years Earned his PhD in Fracture Mechanics Predicts the New York State Moratorium Bill will provide researchers with enough time to determine the safety of a frac site Doesn’t believe that Hydraulic Fracturing is the problem, but the activities that it creates, cause our environmental problems Interviewed on November 24th, 2010

Survey-Do you believe Hydraulic Fracturing is a hazard to our health and safety?

Survey-what is more important to you, the cost of energy or the sustainability of the environment?

Solutions New York State Moratorium Bill Companies to become more environmentally aware

Solutions-New York State Moratorium Bill Allow time for testing Set an example for the world -Obtained by http://www.yesmagazine.org/planet/the-fight-against-fracking

Solutions- Companies to become more environmentally aware “frac fluid” remains a secret Aid in the diagnosis of “frac” related illness Sense of security within the general public -Obtained by http://www.marcellus-shale.us/Range-Resources.htm

Thesis Hydraulic Fracturing should not be considered as a viable source for natural gas production in the Marcellus shale region.

Questions and Answers

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