1. Hydraulic Fracturing

2. 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
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3. Thesis
Hydraulic Fracturing should not be considered as a viable source for natural gas production in the Marcellus shale region.

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

5. What is Hydraulic Fracturing

6. The Hydraulic Fracturing Process

7. Marcellus Shale Region

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

9. Historical Significance
Hydraulic Fracturing was used as early as to separate granite rocks in mines
Hydraulic Fracturing was first used in the United States in 1947, commercially in 1949, in natural gas wells
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10. 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 turing_Exec_Summary.pdf

11. 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
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12. Key Players Senator Antoine Thompson Mark Ruffalo
Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton
Senator Darrel Aubertine
Range Resources Company

13. 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
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14. 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
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15. Darrel Aubertine
One of nine senators who voted against the Moratorium Bill
Proposed Moratorium bill is too long
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16. 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
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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

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

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

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

23. Solutions-New York State Moratorium Bill
Allow time for testing
Set an example for the world
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24. 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
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25. Thesis
Hydraulic Fracturing should not be considered as a viable source for natural gas production in the Marcellus shale region.

26. Questions and Answers

27. Hydraulic Fracturing
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